Digital Video Camerawork »

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.

• Essential 'on-the-job' tool
• Basic concepts explained in a clear manner
• Practical orientation * Diagrams show how to use equipment
• Step-by-step operational advice

This manual introduces digital camerawork techniques used in television and video production. Written as a practical guide, the author's step-by-step instructions take you through everything you need to know, from camera controls, to editing, lighting and sound. Diagrams are used to illustrate the technology and techniques explained.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Freelance cameraman and television trainer working with International Training and Television Consultancy. He is ex-Chairman of the Guild of Television Cameramen and former Head of Cameras at Television South West.

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This manual introduces digital camerawork techniques and equipment used in television and video production, such as the zoom lens, camera controls, editing, lighting, and sound. No index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Television engineering; The zoom lens; Camera controls; Camerawork; Programme production; Editing; Lighting; Sound; Road craft