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

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.

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

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.

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