Basic Betacam Camerawork (Media Manual)

by PeterWard (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2001

  $8.46

  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 programme styles.
  
  
  
  Aimed at TV camera operators just starting out and film cameramen and women converting to video this book will also appeal to students on film and television production courses.
  
  Peter Ward is a freelance cameraman and trainer working with the International Television Training Consultancy 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. Peter is author of the following books for Focal Press: Digital Video Camerawork, Picture Composition for Film and Video , Studio & Outside Broadcast Camerawork, TV Technical Operations and co-author of Multiskilling for TV Production.
  
  Basic Betacam Camerawork offers a complete introduction to both the analogue and digital beta camera formats.
  
  
  
  
  
  

• Used

  Paperback
  1994

  $3.80

  This is a practical guide to Betacam location recording that covers all operational checks, essential for the novice, and gives basic instruction in the fundamentals of ENG camerawork, plus video recording, sound, lighting, editing and TV joumalism. The Betacam format is the most widespread video camera in national and international use, both in news coverage and general location programme making. In the current climate of multi-skilling, the one piece camera and recorder could be controlled by one person, who therefore needs to have a basic knowledge of video recording, sound, lighting, video editing and TV journalism, In addition to the fundamental knowledge of ENG camerawork in news and location production. Basic Betacam Camerawork gives step-by-step instructions on how to master these skills. It is aimed at both students and practising cameramen who need to multiskill.

• New

  Paperback
  2001

  $25.37

  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 programme styles.
  
  
  
  Aimed at TV camera operators just starting out and film cameramen and women converting to video this book will also appeal to students on film and television production courses.
  
  Peter Ward is a freelance cameraman and trainer working with the International Television Training Consultancy 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. Peter is author of the following books for Focal Press: Digital Video Camerawork, Picture Composition for Film and Video , Studio & Outside Broadcast Camerawork, TV Technical Operations and co-author of Multiskilling for TV Production.
  
  Basic Betacam Camerawork offers a complete introduction to both the analogue and digital beta camera formats.