Video cameras – types of camera,Functioning of video camera – accessories & supports to camera, Different types of shots, Camera angles, Camera movements.
Lenses – basic optics,Types of lenses, Aperture control & Depth of field, Filters
Lights and its properties,Different types of lights,Other tools used in lighting – diffusers, reflectors, cutters, gels etc.
Basic lighting techniques, Accessories used in lighting.
Audio fundamentals-Various audio element – lip synchronized sound, voice, music, ambience, sound effects (used in video programmes)
Types of microphones, Use of audio mixers for recording & editing of sound.
Location and studio recording for video programmes, Different audio equipment for studio and location work, Audio post production – mix and unmix tracks
Ralph Donald, Thomas Spann Fundamentals of TV production, Surjeet Publications, New Delhi
Herbert Zeith TV production handbook, Thomas Wordsworth publishing