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
- 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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