Basic Betacam Camerawork
Basic Betacam Camerawork by Peter Ward, published by Taylor & Francis in 2001, is a comprehensive guide that introduces readers to both analogue and digital beta camera formats, including Betacam, Digital Beta, Betacam SX, and DV & DVCAM. This edition spans 224 pages and provides step-by-step instructions covering essential topics such as pre-recording checklists, technical camera specifications, exposure and lighting techniques, composition, editing, and sound, tailored for those entering the field of television and film production.
Readers will find that this book is particularly beneficial for TV camera operators who are just starting out, as well as film cameramen and women transitioning to video. It also serves as a valuable resource for students enrolled in film and television production courses. The content emphasizes practical techniques and insights relevant to cinematography and videography, making it a useful reference for anyone looking to enhance their skills in the performing arts and technology of film and television.
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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.
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