Basic Betacam Camerawork

This is a practical guide to Betacam location recording that covers all operational checks, essential for the novice, and gives basic instruction in the fundamentals of ENG camerawork, plus video recording, sound, lighting, editing and TV joumalism. The Betacam format is the most widespread video camera in national and international use, both in news coverage and general location programme making. In the current climate of multi-skilling, the one piece camera and recorder could be controlled by one person, who therefore needs to have a basic knowledge of video recording, sound, lighting, video editing and TV journalism, In addition to the fundamental knowledge of ENG camerawork in news and location production. "Basic Betacam Camerawork" gives step-by-step instructions on how to master these skills. It is aimed at both students and practising cameramen who need to multiskill.