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Dedication
by Warren Bass
Professional Results With Canon® Vixia® Camcorders: A Field Guide To Canon G10 And XA10
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1 Camcorder Basics: Getting Started
Differences Between the HF G10 and XA10
Single Chip Versus Three Chips
4:2:0 Color Space
AVCHD
Prepping the Camcorder
Initializing
Selecting the Recording Quality
Selecting Frame Rate
The Lens Shade
Shooting in AUTO Mode
Playback.
Chapter 2 Run-and-Gun Shooting
Checklist
Run-and-Gun Focus
Run-and-Gun Exposure
AUTO Mode
Face Detection and Touch & Track
Image Stabilization
SMART AUTO
Semi-Automatic
Custom Settings
Fixed Focus
Coverage Strategies
Pre-Record
Chapter 3 Visual Composition
Level Horizon
The Rule of Thirds
Look Space
The 180° Rule and 30° Rule
Eyeline
Figure and Ground
Selecting Shots
Chapter 4 Controlling Exposure
Shutter Speed
Selecting an Aperture
Neutral Density
Gain
Touch Exposure
CUSTOM Key and Dial
The LCD Screen
Zebra Patterns
Waveform Monitor (WFM)
Setting Manual Exposures
Chapter 5 Selective Focus and Depth of Field
Face Detection
Face Only
The LCD Screen
The Viewfinder
Dioptric Correction
The Lens
Focus Assistance, Peaking, Focus WFM
Focus Panel and Touch Focus
Zoom Focus
Depth of Field
Chapter 6 Controlling Color
Automatic White Balance
Manual White Balance
Color Temperature
Warm and Cool
Color Balance Presets
Fluorescents
Color Bars
Image Effects
CINEMA Mode
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Chapter 7 Improving Sound
Using the Internal Mic
Setting Levels
External Audio for the G10
External Audio for the XA10
Microphone Accessories
Wireless Mics
Mixing Internal and External
Double System Recording
Air or Room Tone
Prepping the Environment
ADR
Foley Sound
Chapter 8 Shooting in Available Light
Scouting
Using a Reflector
Exposure in Available Light
Overcast
Magic Hour
Interior Light
Base Level
Fluorescents
Practicals
Chapter 9 Lighting Techniques
Basic Concepts
Key and Fill Light
Physical Variables
Hard and Soft Light
Tungsten-Halogen Lights
Fluorescents
Lights on the Camera
LED Lights
Lighting Accessories
Chapter 10 Shooting at Night
AUTO Mode at Night
Spotlight and Night Scene Programs
Low Light Mode
Programmed AE
Manual Exposure at Night
Film Noir Lighting
Nighttime Exteriors
Improving Night Images
Lighting in a Car
Infrared
Chapter 11 Mounting the Camcorder
Selecting a Tripod
Monopods
Vehicle Mounts
Chapter 12 Controlling the Moving Camera
Hand-Held Camera Movement
Image Stabilization
Zoom Versus Dolly
Soft Zoom
Tripod
Camera Jib
Camera Stabilizers
A Monopod as a Stabilizer
Sliders and Mini Dollies
Chapter 13 Still Photography
G10/XA10 Stills
Viewing and Playing Photos
Transferring Images to a Computer
Photo Enhancement
Chapter 14 Extreme Close-Up Videography
Auxiliary Lenses
Shooting in Macro
Lighting
Chapter 15 Special Features
CINEMA Mode
Saving and Loading Menu Settings
Chroma Key and In-Camera Decorations
Scan Reverse
Assignable Buttons
Pre-Record and the Self Timer
Rating Scenes
Eye-Fi
Fader
Digital Zoom and Digital Tele Converter
Chapter 16 Integrating with Larger Camcorders
XF Camcorders
Integrating with Other Camcorders
Integrating with HDSLRs
Chapter 17 Production Strategies
Story Creator
Non-Fiction
Fiction
Experimental
B-Roll
Teaching and Learning
Production Apps for iPhone, iPod, and iPad
Green Media Making
Chapter 18 Managing and Storing Video Files
Disconnecting
Using a Card Reader
File Management and Viewing
Hard Drives
Archiving
Noise Reduction
Standard Definition
Deleting Files
Chapter 19 Editing
Major Editing Programs
Workflows
Getting Started in Final Cut Pro 7
Getting Started in Final Cut Pro X.277
Getting Started in Avid Media Composer 6
Getting Started in Adobe Premiere Pro
Getting Started in Sony Vegas Pro 11
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Acknowledgments
This book is dedicated to the memory of Ricky Leacock.
1921–2011
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