John Carucci

John Carucci is not a celebrity, though he certainly brushes up against the stars of stage and screen on a regular basis in his role as an Entertainment TV Producer with the Associated Press. Along with hobnobbing with actors and musicians, John is also author of Digital SLR Video & Filmmaking For Dummies and two editions of GoPro Cameras For Dummies.

Articles & Books From John Carucci

Article / Updated 12-01-2023
Getting the most out of your unstructured data is an essential task for any organization these days, especially when considering the disparate storage systems, applications, and user locations. So, it’s not an accident that data orchestration is the term that brings everything together.Bringing all your data together shares similarities with conducting an orchestra.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 06-02-2022
Whether you're new to video editing or have some experience, this Cheat Sheet is a handy reference for how to set up a new Premiere Pro CC project, import content to the workspace, and export your finished movie.Preparing Premiere Pro for Your MovieThink of a Premiere Pro project as the home base for your movie.
Adobe Premiere Pro CC For Dummies
When the filming stops, the real video production work beginsEver wonder how your favorite video creators regularly put out such slick content? They're probably using Adobe Premiere Pro CC, a go-to video production app for both professional and amateur video creators.Adobe Premiere Pro CC For Dummies walks you through each step of editing and producing slick and stylish videos that stand up to what the pros post.
Article / Updated 03-01-2017
The GoPro camera enables a new generation of family documentarians, extreme-sports aficionados, and ambitious filmmakers to cover winter sports and activities with relative ease and little worry about the equipment.Here are some of the cool ways you can use your GoPro in the cold: Ice skating: Mount the camera to yourself, using one of the body mounts (headband, helmet, Chesty, and so on), and get a fresh view of a day at the rink.
Article / Updated 03-01-2017
If you're looking to record underwater seascapes or artful pool pictures, GoPro lets you easily capture submerged scenes. Whether you're using the new HERO5 models, or a previous generation model, you can capture underwater scenes with relative ease and little worry.The HERO5 Black comes with a built-in LCD screen making it possible to monitor and frame the scene right out of the box.
Article / Updated 03-01-2017
The Capture app for your GoPro camera allows you to control the camera from a distance and monitor the scene. It also lets you wirelessly update camera firmware and get the latest features to maintain best performance.The app lets you control the camera and do more with your content than ever before, including sharing it over social media.
Article / Updated 03-01-2017
GoPro has a lot of mounts and one for every occasion and situation. There are mounts for your ski pole, the roll bar of your all-terrain vehicle, and the top of your bicycle helmet. There's even one that your dog can wear as a harness.Here are some of the key pieces (see the figure): Pivot arms: The pivot arms come in two varieties: straight and angled.
Article / Updated 03-01-2017
If you're a first-time user, you'll find that the GoPro differs from any other camera you've operated. It can take some time to get used to the lack of a viewfinder on the Session (as well as some older models), the camera's ultra-wide-angle lens, and its dependence on Wi-Fi.The GoPro HERO5 has two buttons, one for shutter, and the other for mode.
Article / Updated 03-01-2017
The HERO4 Silver is loaded with features, captures 4K video, and was the first GoPro camera to include a viewfinder. While it can record 4K video, it does so at 15 frames per second, which is great for still or slow-moving subjects, but not so great when they move fast. On the HD side, this camera is impressive with capture up to 60 fps, making it possible to capture maximum detail even when applying slow motion in GoPro Studio.
Article / Updated 03-01-2017
At first glance, the GoPro resembles a miniature version of an early 20th-century box camera or maybe the Instamatic still camera of the 1970s. Its design is simple: nothing more than a small box with a protruding lens, a few buttons, and a small LCD screen up front on most models.One very important piece doesn't come with the camera: the microSD card.