According to the author Josh Paul, "Some of the (100) hacks include: creating a video that changes its ending based on the time of day, building and using a blue/green screen, and using your DV camera to backup your computer. Of course,  there's also information on vlogging. I sincerely hope there's something in there for everyone, amateur and professional."

Since the dawn of film, novices and experts have used quick-and-dirty workarounds and audiovisual tricks to improve their motion pictures, from home movies to feature films. Today, the tools have certainly changed, as have the quality and scope of the results. With digital video, the hacking possibilities are now limitless, for both amateurs and professional artists. From acquiring footage, mixing, editing, and adding effects, to final distribution, Digital Video Hacks provides unique tips, tools, and techniques for every stage of video production. You'll learn how to:

Get your projects started right using creative preparation tools and techniques,
from making your own Steadicam, boom, or dolly, to effective storyboarding, timecoding, and tape labeling

Troubleshoot common shooting problems, including using stop-motion and time-lapse techniques, lighting effects, colored screens and gels, and household objects to establish mood or otherwise wow an audience

Create stunning visual effects, such as satellite zooming, surreal scenes, Matrix-like bullet-time, and green screen illusions

Fool your audience with audio tricks, replacing flubbed dialogue, smoothing over cuts, and covering missing audio with room tone

Add professional features with post-production tricks, including color correction, soundtrack cleanup, opening sequences, and DVD bookmarks
Distribute final content in a variety of creative ways, from exporting to basic videotape or DVD to streaming over the Internet or even via cell phone
Use the Web to provide interactivity and dynamic content, attend a remote conference, or vlog your life.

Whether you're looking for a new technique to include in your next project, a solution to a common problem, or just a little inspiration, this book reintroduces you to the digital video you only thought you knew.