Learning video production can be overwhelming, especially if you don’t have a mentor who can talk you through what you need to know and do to be successful. Rather than allowing yourself to become stressed out about what you need to learn and how you will get the information that you need to succeed, you can turn to a book. These are the top five video production books on the market today and they are all designed to make it easier than ever for you to learn about video production and creating gorgeous videos you’ll be proud of.
Christmas Gift Ideas: 5 Video Production Books
1. How to Shoot Video That Doesn’t Suck: Advice to Make Any Amateur Look Like a Pro
How to Shoot Video That Doesn’t Suck: Advice to Make Any Amateur…
- Workman Publishing Company
If you’re ready to get started with video production and don’t want to spend a ton of time reading video production books and manuals, then it’s time to let Steve Stockman teach you what you need to know. While there are an impressive 74 chapters in this book, they are all short, exciting, easy to read, and packed with information so that you don’t feel like you’re wasting your time.
You’ll learn all of the rules about how to keep your audience entertained and ensure that they actually want to watch the video that you have made. Additionally, you’ll learn how to think in shots and move around to capture the best video that you can and then edit it into a flawless final product during post-production.
With information on lighting, framing, sound, editing, and even why you should skip the special effects, this book is full of knowledge that is applicable to any shooting situation. Whether you are shooting a video for your child’s birthday party or making a video about your church, this book will ensure that the final product looks amazing.
