British Universities Film & Video Council

moving image and sound, knowledge and access

On Camera. Part 1: The Camera

Subtitle
Camera, The
Synopsis
1: Shows how different the world looks when seen through the eye of the camera and compares the camera’s view of the world with that of the human eye.
2: Considers focal length and the angle of view, the ‘times 2’ extender, focus, the aperture, depth of field and the use of the gain switch.
3: Introduces the basic terminology necessary to talk about shots.
4: Discusses how to maintain continuity of direction to avoid confusing the viewer.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 34 min.
Year of production
1984
Availability
Sale
Documentation
Accompanying user notes and a copy of ‘On Camera: How to Produce Film and Video’ by Harris Watts.
Uses
Trainers and students of film/video production.*
Subjects
Film & television production
Keywords
film and video production techniques; video recording techniques

Credits

Producer
Harris Watts
Writer
Harris Watts

Sections

Title
Camera and the eye, The
Synopsis
1: Shows how different the world looks when seen through the eye of the camera and compares the camera's view of the world with that of the human eye.

Title
Lenses and apertures
Synopsis
2: Considers focal length and the angle of view, the 'times 2' extender, focus, the aperture, depth of field and the use of the gain switch.

Title
Shot sizes and camera moves
Synopsis
3: Introduces the basic terminology necessary to talk about shots.

Title
Crossing the line
Synopsis
4: Discusses how to maintain continuity of direction to avoid confusing the viewer.

Production Company

Name

BBC Television Training

Notes
programmes distributed for a while by Harris Watts, Aavo, 8 Edis Street, London NW1 8LT tel 020 7722 9243, but since beginning 2000 have been with Rosedale Associates

Distributor

Name

Rosedale Associates

Email
Robin.Gwyn@tesco.net
Phone
01923 855632
Address
17 Ribston Close
Shenley
Radlett
Herts
WD7 9JW
Notes
BBC Television Training still exists but videos are sold by Rosedale Associates.

Record Stats

This record has been viewed 202 times.