Basics of Camera, light and Sound

Paper Code: 
PTV 252
15.00
Unit I: 

Video cameras – types of camera,Functioning of video camera – accessories & supports to camera, Different types of shots, Camera angles, Camera movements.

15.00
Unit II: 

Lenses – basic optics,Types of lenses, Aperture control & Depth of field, Filters

10.00
Unit III: 

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.

10.00
Unit IV: 

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.

10.00
Unit V: 

Location and studio recording for video programmes, Different audio equipment for studio and location work, Audio post production – mix and unmix tracks

References: 

1. Ralph Donald, Thomas Spann Fundamentals of TV production, Surjeet Publications, New Delhi 2. Herbert Zeith TV production handbook, Thomas Wordsworth publishing

Academic Year: 
2018-2019
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