This full-colour illustrated guide takes readers through all aspects of video production, focusing on action sports. It includes tips on how to choose a format; develop one's own style; plan for a project; capture a shot in any environment; shooting tips and techniques for surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding and wakeboarding.

This full-color illustrated guide takes you through all aspects of video production, focusing on action sports. From planning and preparation to editing and postproduction, you'll get a solid understanding of the changing technology, camera techniques, and basic to more-advanced shooting principles that can be applied to almost every scenario you encounter. The countless examples of camera tricks and techniques used at major events apply to any kind of shoot.Equally as important, you're encouraged to go beyond merely recording the scene and learn how to think like a professional cameraman....