Comments on: VISION IN MOTION

By: Amy Kim

Amy Kim — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:54:36 +0000

I read this book several times.
I think it is a good primer for those who are wondering what it takes to make a decent film or video. But,I also wonder if the book attempted to cover too much ground.
Many video books including this one have chapters about storytelling. No doubt storytelling is most crucial. But I frequently wonder if story telling is a craft that can actually be taught.

By: Chinle Miller

Chinle Miller — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 18:54:25 +0000

Not really a comment for this book in particular, but as a buyer, it would be nice if you posted a bit more about the book, like contents and length. Thanks!

By: David duChemin

David duChemin — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 02:40:01 +0000

@NYC GAPP. Hey man, some serious hostility here over a $5 ebook. Surely you must be aware that not all books or movies or albums are for everyone. Clearly you’ve got different needs and this one didn’t meet them. If what gets you so bent out of shape is the money, drop us a line at info@craftandvision.com and we’ll make arrangements to get it back to you with our sincere hopes that it prevents you from having an aneurism. We do our best to produce eBooks that give people great value. Sorry we fell short on this one for you. But seriously, might be in your best interest to do a Yoga class or something, you’re wound up way too tight :-) Drop us a line, we’ll make it right. Your comment will stand.

By: Nyc Gapp

Nyc Gapp — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 23:30:18 +0000

What a waste of $5.00! This e-book contains about 15 pages of banal text. For example, this is all it says about SOUND: “While most of this eBook is focused on getting good images, as a former editor and recording engineer i will pause to say that getting good audio is important to your final edit. Sound is half of what you communicate, and has a big effect on how your images will be perceived. so spend time as you’re shooting to get the best sound you provide a little extra room on either end of the shot (the “top and tail”) to give your editor wiggle room in making the cut. if you’re not sure, hold the shot for as long as something interesting is happening, plus a few seconds afterwards to leave room for a cut or crossfade. if it’s a static shot without too much happening, 15-20 seconds is probably sufficient.can get the microphone close to your subject. try to minimize background noises. and just as you wouldn’t shoot with your eyes closed, listen to the audio as you’re recording to make sure it’s as clean as possible. audio is a big topic in itself, but for now keep this in mind: while you’re out making great images, don’t forget to use your ears.” WOW! I bet all their e-’books’ are similar quality, content and length – and by the look of the other reviews it seems they are not genuine either! Let’s see if my review gets posted and if it does, how long it remains here. Dated 17/11/10

By: Iza Korwel

Iza Korwel — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 11:40:19 +0000

This e-book has a different subject from the previous releases as it introduced a new subject to the site. It is not a book about photography, but about a video. And this is a good news.
On only 20 pages of “Vision in Motion”, Trevor Meier skillfully summarizes the most important points in building a good movie. The book is well organized, and divided in three chapters, Story, Sequence, and Technique, each loaded with practical information and tips to get you started. The familiar to still picture professionals topics, like exposure control or focus, are discussed in a new way and attention is directed on how they differ when shooting video. The author also mentions things photographers normally don’t need to worry about, like recording sound, and gives advice on necessary equipment and accessories. It is a great book to get you started on recording your first digital video.
(This is just a fragment of the review I wrote on my blog. You can read it here: http://tinyurl.com/visioninmotion)

By: Peter Beringer

Peter Beringer — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 21:04:37 +0000

What a great intro for us still photogs. Thanks for the book. this will help us all who have though, “I can do that” in looking at all the DSLR video that is out there now.

By: Andrew McCauley

Andrew McCauley — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 03:36:16 +0000

Having a background in video production, I like to keep up with how still and video are converging. I found this ebook to be a great primer on what anyone wanting to try out a DSLR for video needs to keep in mind – how to capture usable sound, the difference between moving and still images, necessary equipment.

It’s well worth the price.

By: Pam Idel

Pam Idel — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:35:56 +0000

I recently purchased a EOS7d, to quench my thirst to begin exploring the possibilities of adding film to my storytelling. I purchased this book as a starting point, and it is one I believe I will print out and lay at my bedside. Trevor’s language through out goes like this” first, lets talk about, you’ll need to know, always remember, consider, I prefer,pay attention to …..” Its as if he is predicting what you will confront while shooting. He explains the basic language associated with digital footage and gear. I highly recommend it.

By: Craig Ferguson (@cfimages)

Craig Ferguson (@cfimages) — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:36:38 +0000

When Vincent Laforet released Reverie back in 2008, the photographic world had its eyes opened to the possibilities available now that HD video was possible from a DSLR. I was no exception to this and eagerly awaited the release of the Canon 5D Mark II so that I could try my hand at it myself. Although I did buy one soon after they appeared in camera stores, my experiments with video didn’t run to much more than learning which buttons to press.

Vision and Motion by Trevor Meier gets me once more thinking of video. Not because of the technique talk, but because he is one of the first to discuss to why behind it, the motivation needed and the responsibilities that come with it, in regard to the power to tell stories. Like all good creative work, it’s about the creators vision, and from this, the story and the sequences follow.

By: Jenny Eliuk

Jenny Eliuk — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 23:23:45 +0000

I have several of the other Craft & Vision ebooks, but am not sure if I want to dabble in video. I’d love to hear from other photographers who have this ebook and if it was a helpful introduction. Have you started trying video, and are you finding it is complementing your stills or distracting?