Video Field Production and Editing

This guide focuses on production techniques and technology appropriate for single camera field production (EFP), and electronic news gathering (ENG). While providing descriptions of larger scale production and equipment, the book discusses professional production involving the minimum amount of field equipment and a small production crew. innovations in technology, and includes coverage of CCD's, camcorders, and analog and digital video recording formats. Each chapter begins with a step-by-step discussion of the equipment and its use, and then moves on to discuss its aesthetic properties and possibilities.

Video Field Production and Editing concentrates on video techniques and technology appropriate for small scale single camera electronic field production (EFP) and electronic news gathering (ENG). Special emphasis is placed on portable camcorders and editing equipment. The Fifth Edition continues its concise, non-technical, and user-friendly format and updates students on new and emerging video technologies.

This easy-to-read book takes students through the video production process, from initial planning through final editing, integrating numerous real-world examples, key words, a glossary, and appendices to reinforce major topics and enhance the learning experience. Fully covers the elements and techniques of video-recording and post-production editing. The technical discussion is aimed at the general reader with little or no technical background in video or electronics. Up-to-date discussion of new field production technology includes CCD cameras, camcorders, and linear and non-linear editing. Most chapters are divided into two parts: one section deals with the technical aspects of production, the other deals with production techniques or aesthetics. Also includes in-depth discussions of production strategies and processes, as well as principles of equipment operation.

For anyone interested in TV/Video Field Production, General TV/Video Production, TV/Video Documentary Production, and Electronic News Gathering/Magazine Format Production.