<strong>Basic Betacam Camerawork</strong> offers a complete introduction to both the analogueand digital beta camera formats Betacam Digital Beta Betacam SX and... » 

Basic Betacam Camerawork offers a complete introduction to both the analogueand digital beta camera formats Betacam Digital Beta Betacam SX and DV DVCAM. Stepbystep instructions are given covering everything from prerecording checklists to technical camera specifications instruction onexposure and lighting composition editing and sound and techniques fordifferent programme styles.Aimed at TV camera operators just starting out and film cameramen and womenconverting to video this book will also appeal to students on film andtelevision production courses.Peter Ward is a freelance cameraman and trainer working with the InternationalTelevision Training Consultancy and exChairman of the Guild of TelevisionCameramen. He spent many years working on a variety of programmes at the BBCbefore becoming Head of Cameras at Television South West. Peter is author ofthe following books for Focal Press Digital Video Camerawork PictureComposition for Film and Video Studio Outside Broadcast Camerawork TVTechnical Operations and coauthor of Multiskilling for TV Production.Basic Betacam Camerawork offers a complete introduction to both the analogueand digital beta camera formats.an excellent beginners guide and essential onthejob toola vital reference for operational controls and camera featuresalso includes fundamental recording sound lighting and editing techniques «