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Book cover image of Basic Betacam Camerawork by PETER WARD

Authors: PETER WARD
ISBN-13: 9780240516042, ISBN-10: 0240516044
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Date Published: May 2001
Edition: REV

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Author Biography: PETER WARD

Freelance cameraman and trainer, working with ITTC and ex-Chairman of the Guild of Television Cameramen. He spent many years working on a variety of programmes at the BBC before becoming Head of Cameras at Television South West. He is the author of Basic Betacam Camerawork 3rd edition, Digital Video Camerawork 3rd edition, Digital Video Camerawork, TV Technical Operations (all in the Media Manual series), Picture Composition for Film and Television and co-wrote Multiskilling for Television Production.

Book Synopsis

* An excellent beginner's guide and essential `on-the-job' tool
*A vital reference for operational controls and camera features
Basic Betacam Camerawork offers a complete introduction to both the analogue and digital beta camera formats: Betacam, Digital Beta, Betacam SX and DV & DVCAM. Step-by-step instructions are given covering everything from pre-recording checklists, to technical camera specifications, instruction on exposure and lighting, composition, editing and sound and techniques for different program styles.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements7
Introduction8
Television Fundamentals10
Formats26
The Zoom Lens38
Camera Controls48
Customizing the Image98
Programme Production114
Video Journalism134
Editing148
Lighting164
Sound184
Road Craft210

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