TV Technical Operations: An Introduction

Ward, Peter

ISBN 10: 1138357413 / ISBN 13: 9781138357419

Published by Taylor & Francis, 2018

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238 pages. 8.50x5.51x0.56 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: TV Technical Operations: An Introduction
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1138357413
• ISBN 13: 9781138357419
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New

About this title

Synopsis

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.

About the Author

Freelance cameraman and trainer, working with ITTC 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. He is the author of Basic Betacam Camerawork 3rd edition, Digital Video Camerawork 3rd edition, Digital Video Camerawork, TV Technical Operations (all in the Media Manual series), Picture Composition for Film and Television and co-wrote Multiskilling for Television Production.