Geared toward users who have experience with computers and some knowledge of digital video technology, this book is for users who want to improve their home movies or create short films. Described are the requirements for creating digital videos, including information for buying the right camera, video capture cards, and video editing software, as well as whether a specific computer is capable of creating digital videos. Also discussed are movie formats, digital audio recording, digital video equipment interfaces, camera controls, and transferring videos and editing. Tips for film montage, MTV-style hyper videos, and split-screen effects are explained with the potential artist in mind.