Basics of Camera, light and Sound

Paper Code: 
PTV 252
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
15.00
Unit I: 
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: 
Unit-II

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

10.00
Unit III: 
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: 
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: 
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: 
2019-2020
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