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This manual introduces digital camerawork techniques used in
television and video production. Written as a practical guide, the
author's step-by-step instructions take you through everything you
need to know, from camera controls, to editing, lighting and sound.
This text provides a solid foundation to build upon in the area of
digital video production. In a period of transition between
analogue and digital acquisition/recording formats Digital Video
Camerawork provides up-to-date information familiarizing you with
the different production styles and requirements. Diagrams are used
to illustrate the technology and techniques explained. Digital
Video Camerawork combines clear, technical explanations with
practical advice. It is ideal for the less experienced broadcast
camera operator and for students on media and television production
courses.
When it was originally published in 1986, this was the first book
to deal simultaneously with several aspects of social welfare
provision in a developing country. The unique contribution of the
book is based on the analysis of 3 substantive welfare areas –
land (for self-help housing), urban infrastructure and health –
which are examined in terms of the nature, motivation and
effectiveness of government intervention. The book covers 3
administrations between 1970 and the mid-1980s and sets the
analysis in the wider context of Latin American affairs. The author
shows that although social welfare expenditure has increased, its
importance as a government priority has been sharply eroded.
This manual introduces digital camerawork techniques used in
television and video production. Written as a practical guide, the
author's step-by-step instructions take you through everything you
need to know, from camera controls, to editing, lighting and sound.
This text provides a solid foundation to build upon in the area of
digital video production. In a period of transition between
analogue and digital acquisition/recording formats Digital Video
Camerawork provides up-to-date information familiarizing you with
the different production styles and requirements.
Diagrams are used to illustrate the technology and techniques
explained.
Digital Video Camerawork combines clear, technical explanations
with practical advice. It is ideal for the less experienced
broadcast camera operator and for students on media and television
production courses.
Learn from scratch the fundamentals of digital camerawork with this
authoritative guide.
Ideal preparation text and reference when fulfilling a role in
production.
Comprehensive coverage of broadcast camerawork and customary
techniques providing a complete overview
The first book-length study of musical education and culture in
twentieth-century Oxford. Music has always played a central role in
the life of Oxford, in both the city and university, through the
great collegiate choral foundations, the many amateur choirs and
instrumentalists, and the professional musicians regularly drawn to
perform there. Oxford, with its collegiate system and
centuries-long tradition of musical activity, presents a
distinctive and multi-layered picture of the role of music in urban
culture and university life. The chapters in this book shed light
on music's unique ability to link 'town and gown', as shown by the
Oxford Bach Choir, the city's many churches, and the major choral
foundations. The twentieth century saw the emergence of new musical
initiatives and the book traces the development of these, including
the University's Faculty of Music and the University Opera Club.
Further, it explores music in the newly-founded women's colleges,
contrasted with the musical society formed in 1930 at University
College, an ancient men's college. The work of Oxford composers,
including George Butterworth, Nicola Lefanu, Edmund Rubbra, and
William Walton, as well as the composer for several 'Carry on'
films, Bruce Montgomery, is surveyed. Two remarkable figures, Sir
Hugh Allen and Sir Jack Westrup, recur throughout the book in a
variety of contexts. The volume is indispensable reading for
scholars and students of musical life in twentieth-century Britain,
as well as those interested generally in the history of Oxford's
thriving cultural life.
TV Technical Operations is an introduction for new entrants to the
broadcast industry and is designed to prepare them for working in
mainstream television by discussing essential techniques,
technologies and work attitudes. The author explores: * the need to
develop a professional approach * the occupational skills needed to
meet deadlines, work under pressure and within budget * the
importance of understanding the potential of broadcast equipment in
program making * the need to keep up to date with the technique and
technology * the responsibility to ensure continuity of experience
and training in all craft skills that technical operators are
required to work with * the need to maintain a critical appraisal
of what and who influences working practices and how these
influences affect production and viewers * an introduction to the
basic skills needed to work as a multi-skilling technical operator
in television * an introduction to broadcast equipment in general
production use Peter Ward is a freelance cameraman and camerawork
trainer working with international training and television
consultancy. He was formerly head of cameras at Television South
West.
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.
Studio and outside broadcast is often done with more than one
camera and has its own distinct discipline and operational
procedures. Many camera operators now start with single camera
operations and have little or no experience of the skills required
for multi-camera operation, whereas it used to be the other way
round. This book prepared newcomers to multi-camerawork and the
techniques required to produce professional results.
Studio and Outside Broadcast Camerawork is a revised edition of
Multi-Camera Camerawork, including new material on widescreen
shooting and an update on BBC (and worldwide) policy of 'shoot and
protect' for dual aspect ratio format production.
Practical advise to help you progress from single to
multi-camerawork techniques
Clear explanations of basic concepts for easy understanding
Learn how to get professional results
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.
an excellent beginner's guide and essential on-the-job' tool
a vital reference for operational controls and camera
features
also includes fundamental recording, sound, lighting and editing
techniques
Written by television trainers who run their own courses on
Multiskilling, this book offers a comprehensive introduction to the
broad range of skills and technical knowledge required in this
industry. It details all the essential information you need to
know, acting as an on-the-job reference source for everyday use.
For many broadcasting technicians, one of the biggest challenges
in recent years has been the transition from a career working in a
solo core skill such as camerawork or audio, to acquiring the
experience and expertise of a range of production jobs. Many people
are expected to work in a number of crafts and to equip themselves
with a much wider range of television techniques than had been
customary in the past.
Multiskilling has become an integral part of television culture,
requiring that new entrants are competent in several specialist
production skills. Multiskilling for Television Production
concentrates on the techniques associated with news and magazine
programme production, where most tecnhical operators are usually
employed, but most techniques are shared across the whole spectrum
of television and film making.
Anyone baffled by the range and scope of skills to be mastered will
find this book invaluable.
*A complete guide to the skills, techniques and operational
procedures for today's television environment
*A quick and easy reference for on the job use
*Covers the latest digital technology
TV Technical Operations is an introduction for new entrants to the
broadcast industry and is designed to prepare them for working in
mainstream television by discussing essential techniques,
technologies and work attitudes.
The author explores:
* the need to develop a professional approach
* the occupational skills needed to meet deadlines, work under
pressure and within budget
* the importance of understanding the potential of broadcast
equipment in program making
* the need to keep up to date with the technique and
technology
* the responsibility to ensure continuity of experience and
training in all craft skills that technical operators are required
to work with
* the need to maintain a critical appraisal of what and who
influences working practices and how these influences affect
production and viewers
* an introduction to the basic skills needed to work as a
multi-skilling technical operator in television
* an introduction to broadcast equipment in general production
use
Peter Ward is a freelance cameraman and camerawork trainer working
with international training and television consultancy. He was
formerly head of cameras at Television South West.
Basic reference providing all the essentials on tv operations
Benefit from the knowledge and experience of a highly experienced
international cameraman
Provides step-by-step operational advice for ease of
understanding
Studio and outside broadcast is often done with more than one
camera and has its own distinct discipline and operational
procedures. Many camera operators now start with single camera
operations and have little or no experience of the skills required
for multi-camera operation, whereas it used to be the other way
round. This book prepared newcomers to multi-camerawork and the
techniques required to produce professional results. Studio and
Outside Broadcast Camerawork is a revised edition of Multi-Camera
Camerawork, including new material on widescreen shooting and an
update on BBC (and worldwide) policy of 'shoot and protect' for
dual aspect ratio format production.
Written by television trainers who run their own courses on
Multiskilling, this book offers a comprehensive introduction to the
broad range of skills and technical knowledge required in this
industry. It details all the essential information you need to
know, acting as an on-the-job reference source for everyday use.
For many broadcasting technicians, one of the biggest challenges in
recent years has been the transition from a career working in a
solo core skill such as camerawork or audio, to acquiring the
experience and expertise of a range of production jobs. Many people
are expected to work in a number of crafts and to equip themselves
with a much wider range of television techniques than had been
customary in the past. Multiskilling has become an integral part of
television culture, requiring that new entrants are competent in
several specialist production skills. Multiskilling for Television
Production concentrates on the techniques associated with news and
magazine programme production, where most tecnhical operators are
usually employed, but most techniques are shared across the whole
spectrum of television and film making. Anyone baffled by the range
and scope of skills to be mastered will find this book invaluable.
Behind each shot there lies an idea or purpose. When setting up a
shot, the camera operator can employ a range of visual techniques
that will clearly communicate the idea to an audience. Composition
is the bedrock of the operator's craft, yet is seldom taught in
training courses in the belief that it is an intuitive, personal
skill. Peter Ward shows how composition can be learned, to enhance
the quality of your work.
Based on the author's own practical experience, the book deals
with the methods available for resolving practical production
questions such as:
Does the shot composition accurately reflect the idea that
initiated the shot?
Will the content and method of presenting the subject accurately
convey the idea?
Major innovations in television and film production since the
previous edition have affected the styles of composition, such as
wide-screen and the use of mini DV cameras. These new technologies
and their implications for picture composition are addressed in
this new edition. A new colour plate section is also being included
to update the section on colour.
If you are a practising camera operator, trainee camera operator,
student or lecturer on a television or film production course, or
simply a video enthusiast wishing to progress to a more
professional standard you will find this book essential in
enhancing the quality of your work.
* Learn the secrets of successful composition from an experienced
camera operator
* Completely rewritten including compositional implications of
widescreen, DV cameras
* Teaches through varied examples of practical scenarios and
problem-solving
Behind each shot there lies an idea or purpose. When setting up a
shot, the camera operator can employ a range of visual techniques
that will clearly communicate the idea to an audience. Composition
is the bedrock of the operator's craft, yet is seldom taught in
training courses in the belief that it is an intuitive, personal
skill. Peter Ward shows how composition can be learned, to enhance
the quality of your work. Based on the author's own practical
experience, the book deals with the methods available for resolving
practical production questions such as: Does the shot composition
accurately reflect the idea that initiated the shot? Will the
content and method of presenting the subject accurately convey the
idea? Major innovations in television and film production since the
previous edition have affected the styles of composition, such as
wide-screen and the use of mini DV cameras. These new technologies
and their implications for picture composition are addressed in
this new edition. A new colour plate section is also being included
to update the section on colour. If you are a practising camera
operator, trainee camera operator, student or lecturer on a
television or film production course, or simply a video enthusiast
wishing to progress to a more professional standard you will find
this book essential in enhancing the quality of your work.
In The Medea Hypothesis, renowned paleontologist Peter Ward
proposes a revolutionary and provocative vision of life's
relationship with the Earth's biosphere--one that has frightening
implications for our future, yet also offers hope. Using the latest
discoveries from the geological record, he argues that life might
be its own worst enemy. This stands in stark contrast to James
Lovelock's Gaia hypothesis--the idea that life sustains habitable
conditions on Earth. In answer to Gaia, which draws on the idea of
the "good mother" who nurtures life, Ward invokes Medea, the
mythical mother who killed her own children. Could life by its very
nature threaten its own existence? According to the Medea
hypothesis, it does. Ward demonstrates that all but one of the mass
extinctions that have struck Earth were caused by life itself. He
looks at our planet's history in a new way, revealing an Earth that
is witnessing an alarming decline of diversity and biomass--a
decline brought on by life's own "biocidal" tendencies. And the
Medea hypothesis applies not just to our planet--its dire prognosis
extends to all potential life in the universe. Yet life on Earth
doesn't have to be lethal. Ward shows why, but warns that our time
is running out. Breathtaking in scope, The Medea Hypothesis is
certain to arouse fierce debate and radically transform our
worldview. It serves as an urgent challenge to all of us to think
in new ways if we hope to save ourselves from ourselves.
Epigenetics upends natural selection and genetic mutation as the sole engines of evolution.
Darwinian evolution is based on the genetic code of an individual being changed by mutation, causing the genome passed to the offspring to differ from that of the parent. But some morphological changes have taken place so radically and so pervasively that they cannot be explained by modern evolutionary theory.
A far simpler explanation for this phenomenon is epigenetics, which can create radical physical and physiological changes in subsequent generations by the simple addition of a single small molecule and without genetic mutation. One commonly studied alteration is the addition of very short chains of carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen to particular nucleotides in DNA, typically silencing gene activity--somewhat as if someone canceled your delivery of bricks while you were in the process of building a house. Heritable epigenetics takes place when methyl molecules change the functioning of both DNA and tiny bits of RNA. Sometimes the presence of methylation or tiny freeloaders causes a protein not to be made. Or it might cause a new protein to be made that would not otherwise occur. Other times, it might cause a regulator gene-essentially the General Contractor coordinating all of the cells of the busy construction project-to walk off the job entirely, and huge changes take place far beyond what any single mutation could facilitate. Such changes affecting an individual can then be passed to the next generation: the methyl molecules are not physically passed on to the next generation, but the propensity for them to attach in the same places in the next generation are!
Lamarck's Revenge explains how physical and behavioral changes can be passed on even though there has been no mutation that has been "inherited" from the progenitor. Among species, epigenetics can create morphological and physiological changes faster than could be explained by "Darwinian" natural selection and mutation. Not only has epigenetics played a key role in the history of our species--and indeed, of the world as a whole--it is crucial to understanding and predicting future human evolution.
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