Description
How to DVJ is THE manual for the new generation of DJ's incorporating all the modern advances in digital technology- vinyl decks are replace by digital decks, and sound is combined with visual imagery. Covering all the basics of scratch, blending and mixing as well as explaining image manipulation such as wipes, layering and fades the book is set to unleash creativity and take DJ's from the bedroom to Ibiza.
The accompanying DVD includes tutorial material from the 'pioneer' of DVJing as well as essential information for connecting DVJX1's to mixers, operation of the system, digital scratch technique and most importantly how to use pre-made video material to make a DVJ-style music video in fifteen minutes.
* Start to finish guide on how, when and where to use the DVJ
* More than just a 'how to DJ' book with technical information ranging from video formats and software to connecting up AV systems
* Includes DVD with tutorial, image clips and free software
Reviews
"The godfather of DVJing has written the definitive book on the subject.
Don�t even consider taking up DVJing without reading this book.
Well-written, instructive, and absolutely essential. This is the bible for the 21st century DJ."
Duncan Dick, Clubs Editor, Mixmag
"Kriel is the Oracle of DVJing and this book opens the door into tomorrow's futuristic DJing world today."
Lesley Wright, Editor - DJ Magazine
"Right now DVJing is the cutting edge of our art form and Charles Kriel is a pioneer of the movement. So whether you're a novice in need of comprehensive schooling or an old pro after a few precise pointers 'How To DVJ' is all you need."
Richard Arnell, Gear Editor - iDJ Magazine
" DVJ-ing opens up a new way of unleashing your creativity by blending another sense into your DJ sets. Its an element that will make you stand out, be heard and be seen......."
Sander Kleinenberg
Contents
THE DVD-ROM
ON THE DECKS
1. GETTING STARTED
2. GETTING DVDS
3. CHOOSING THE RIGHT KIT
4. GETTING IT ALL CONNECTED
5. FIRING IT UP: UNDERSTANDING TUNEZ
6. MIXER AND DECKS
7. CUEING, OR HOW TO START AND STOP A TUNE
8 BEATMATCHING
9. MIXING TRACKS
10. MIXING STRUCTURALLY
11. MIXING FROM VIDEO TO VIDEO
12. MIXING CDS AND DVDS
13. CDJ, DVJ, VINYL, LOOPS AND CUES
14. CHOOSING YOUR SET
Interview: Phil Kay
IN THE CLUB
15. THE RECCE: CHECKING OUT THE VENUE
16. CONNECTING TO THE VIDEO and SOUNDSYSTEM
17. PLAYING OUT
18. STRUCTURING YOUR SET
DVJ MASTER
19. MAKING YOUR OWN VIDEO CONTENT
20. FINDING VIDEOS FOR YOUR TUNES
21. UNDERSTANDING VIDEO FORMATS
22. CHOOSING THE RIGHT SOFTWARE
23. MAKING A BRILLIANT MUSIC VIDEO FOR NO MONEY IN NO TIME?
24. EFFECTS
Interview: Sander Kleinberg
25. REMIXING DJ AND DVJ TRACKS
26. GETTING THE MOST FROM THE DVJ-X1
GOING ALL THE WAY
27. MAKING A MIX DVD
28. GETTING GIGS
29. STREAMING A NET MIX
DVJ JEDI MASTER
30. THE SECRETS OF DIGITAL SCRATCH
DVJ ZEN MASTER
31. SOME THOUGHTS, SOME QUESTIONS