The Musician’s Video Handbook describes how the average musician can easily make any of the various types of videos now required by a musical artist either for promotion or final product. But just shooting a video isn’t enough. The book will also demonstrate the tricks and tips used by the pros to make it look professionally done, even with inexpensive gear and not much money.

From music videos to concert videos to an electronic press kit, The Musician’s Video Handbook shows you how to use a camera, audio for video techniques, editing techniques of the pros, basic 3 point and 4 point lighting, as well as all the creative and production know-how needed for just about any kind of production. The book is also accompanied by a DVD that takes the viewer through each phase of the production and post-production processes with easy to understand tricks and tips from some of the best in the business.

The Musician’s Video Handbook

answers the following questions:

1. ★What kind of camera do I need?
   

2. ★How do I work the camera like a pro?
   

3. ★What’s the best way to light the band?
   

4. ★How do I encode for YouTube so it looks the best?
   

5. ★What’s the best format to use?
   

6. ★How do I cover up edits?
   

7. ★Why is great audio so important?
   

8. ★What kind of releases do we need to have signed before a shoot?
   

9. ★How do we make an electronic press kit?