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Film and Television technology Part 2 Television Colour Reproduction
Jul 2nd
Colour Reproduction
Due to the complex and comprehensive subject, colour or chroma reproduction is dealt with separately.
How the right colour is added, coded and transmitted is only one part, on the receiver end it needs to be decoded and displayed on your TV-screen. You should be familiar with all these steps above in order to judge and rectify any colour issues in your production.
Why should you know about television colour reproduction?
Multiple camera setups, different television standard, camera exposure can influence colour reproduction quite dramatically. Especially when you have to mix and match footage from different sources. Even exposure presets can influence the colour within a video clip. If you find it frustrating that the picture you film does not come across the way you want them to when viewed, then the right education is a good first step.
What is the purpose and benefit?
Let me summarise it this way: It is a challenge to go out and shoot new video scenes under difficult and mixed light conditions, or sitting in front of the computer in postproduction and trying to make the best of existing footage. When you know what you’re doing, you get the desired result faster.
What topics should be covered?
To be really effective with your work, you should have the knowledge of:
- Principles of light and colour
- How different colours are generated
- How colours are mixed and coded in video signal
- Results of influencing colors in cameras and TV receivers
- Composition of video signals at camera, VTR and TV receiver
- Specifications and differences of SD and HDV
- Building blocks of signal processing in camera and television
- Difference of PAL and NTSC television
- Troubleshooting colour problems in video production
- Terminology of different video signals
How to acquire the right knowledge?
Develop a base of colour fundamentals for television technology to enhance your skills.
Complement your film school knowledge with the technical aspects of film making.
A film school or college alternative
Don’t have the time and money to go to school.
Do you need to have results fast?
Do you prefer to learn at your own pace, whenever you want?
How about a home-study with various forms of delivery?
- A complete course with a PowerPoint presentation, as well as a full and complete e-book and complementary podcast.
- An e-book that provides an easy reference so you can find the information you need, quickly.
- The podcast is delivered as a mp3 file so you can easily listen to it from your computer, CD player, or on-the-go through an mp3 player or iPod.
- A course, delivered in straight forward, easy to follow language with many full colour illustrations to ensure maximum comprehension.
The benefits of a home-study:
- Self-Paced: no more rushing to complete assignments, or trying to squeeze your life in around your courses.
- Comprehensive Reference Materials: have everything you need to reinforce your learning handy, and take it with you for on-location reference.
- Easy Formats: view the presentation using just your web browser, and the e-book only requires Adobe Acrobat, which is a free download.
- Comprehensive: e-book, slide show, and podcast cover all angles, and provide multiple study methods for different types of learners.
- Affordable: home study courses are much more affordable then classroom driven courses at film school so you can learn more for less.
Summary
A course, which provides you a great technical background, you may have found lacking when
producing a film. A straight to the point, affordable and simple to use home study course can
be your alternative or better complementary technical education to college or film school.
Remember, extraordinary results is no accident, applied knowledge makes all the difference.
Film and Television Technology
Jul 2nd
Television Technology
Part 1 Television Technology
is for any beginner film maker, who wants to have a solid technical foundation to build on. It is also recommended to those, who feel to need a refresher on the fundamentals of film and television technology. This is the first module of a three part series.
Why should you have a strong technical foundation of Film and Television?
Someone could argue technology is changing so fast, that you have a hard time to keep up. Everything is done with sophisticated computer chips in a ‘black box’. The only thing you should know is what goes in and what comes out. It is more beneficial to concentrate on the filming techniques in order to move ahead.
This is exactly what the sales and advertising industry relies on, a technical more or less uneducated buyer, who can be manipulated with clever commercials and adverting to buy certain products.
The benefits of technical ‘Know How’
You don’t have to rely on the ‘experts’, who want to sell you anything. Instead you can add your own knowledge to make a more accurate decision. Let me put it this way; it serves like a compass, which navigates you through the ever increasing info and products for sale.
If you are, or want to become a television professional – communicate effectively with technical staff and do some trouble shooting, or perhaps solve a technical challenge, you need to know the technical fundamentals of television broadcast.
You have to understand the basics of how an image is generated, recorded, transmitted and is viewed. Develop a base of technical fundamentals for television technology to enhance your skills.
Complement your film school knowledge with the technical aspects of film making.
A film school or college alternative
Don’t have the time and money to go to school.
Do you need to have results fast?
Do you prefer to learn at your own pace, whenever you want?
How about a home-study with various forms of delivery?
- A complete course with a PowerPoint presentation, as well as a full and complete e-book and complementary podcast.
- An e-book that provides an easy reference so you can find the information you need, quickly.
- The podcast is delivered as a mp3 file so you can easily listen to it from your computer, CD player, or on-the-go through an mp3 player or iPod.
- A course, delivered in straight forward, easy to follow language with many full colour illustrations to ensure maximum comprehension.
The benefits of a home-study:
- Self-Paced: no more rushing to complete assignments, or trying to squeeze your life in around your courses.
- Comprehensive Reference Materials: have everything you need to reinforce your learning handy, and take it with you for on-location reference.
- Easy Formats: view the presentation using just your web browser, and the e-book only requires Adobe Acrobat, which is a free download.
- Comprehensive: e-book, slide show, and podcast cover all angles, and provide multiple study methods for different types of learners.
- Affordable: home study courses are much more affordable then classroom driven courses at film school so you can learn more for less.
What topics should be covered?
- TV-Principles and transmission
- Scanning – interlaced/progressive
- Video-, and frequency modulation
- Vertical-, and horizontal synchronisation
- Camera and monitors
Summary
A course, which provides you a great technical background, you may have found lacking when
producing a film. A straight to the point, affordable and simple to use home study course can
be your alternative or better complementary technical education to college or film school.
Remember, extraordinary results is no accident, applied knowledge makes all the difference.
How to Video like a PRO / Part2 – Improve your filming
Jun 22nd
Learn how to make every shot count, whether you are filming a movie or a family gathering.
Video like a PRO
You have a camcorder, you know how to use it, but you want to learn the art of film making. Now you want to understand what film making is all about, so you can utilize your camcorder and its features to your advantage. Avoid common mistakes, add some flavour to your productions and get great results every time. Get started and learn the fundamentals of:
- Setting up shots
- Using manual controls
- Lighting and sound
- Preparing your camera
Video Know How is about following the right rules and guidelines of good filmmaking and applying it when needed for best effects.
Here are some film making rules, guidelines and tips you want to know about
- Rules of well composed shots
- Tips for shooting great video
- Avoid seven camcorder mistakes
- Mastering the art of lighting
- Tips and tricks of the industry
- How to add some spice
- Helpful audio recording tricks
- When and how to use manual adjustments
Of course you can surf the net, study the local paper and find a course in town or a local venue. But what if the course is spread out over a whole term, it doesn’t cover all your needs, or fits in your busy schedule. Learning from books, magazine or the internet has its challenges and often provides only little snippets here and there.
Are you on a tight budget and prefer to learn at home with your own equipment?
How about a home study…
- Which covers all the points mentioned above
- Self-Paced: no more rushing to complete assignments, or trying to squeeze your life in around your courses. Finish in your own time, when you can give it your full concentration.
- Comprehensive Reference Materials: have everything you need to reinforce your learning handy, and take it with you for on-location reference.
- Easy Formats: view the presentation using just your web browser, and the e-book only requires Adobe Acrobat, which is a free download.
- Comprehensive: e-book, slide show, and podcast cover all the angles, and provide multiple study methods for different types of learners.
- Affordable: ALL-CAM courses are much more affordable than classroom driven courses in film school, so you can learn more for less.
Course Materials
The camera course comes complete with a PowerPoint presentation, as well as a full and complete e-book and complimentary podcast. The e-book provides an easy reference so you can find the information you need, quickly. The podcast is delivered as an mp3 file so you can easily listen to it from your computer, or on-the-go through an mp3 player or iPod.
This camera course is perfect for everyone – from amateur film makers to intermediate videographers – and will help you advance your camera and shooting skills to the next level.
The Presentation
At the core of the camera course is a comprehensive slide-show, which includes detailed graphics, pictures and sketches to fully illustrate each concept. The presentation is formatted as an interactive file, which can be viewed in any web browser – on your computer, laptop, or portable device.
The presentation format includes options to view with preview slides and without – so you can select the viewing style that suits your learning method. You can easily use the forward and back buttons to move through the presentation, so you can review a concept or skip to the section you want to view.
Demo – Click bottom left corner to start. All buttons are active, enjoy!
Summary
With the ALL-CAM Camcorder ‘Video like a PRO’ course you will receive:
- A complete and thorough reference that will teach you exactly how to work with your camera to get the best shooting results.
- A guide for shooting terminology and a reference of how your camera can be used in different situations.
- An easy-to-follow course that includes tons of photos and graphics, written in a clear, non-technical language.
With the ALL-CAM Film making estudy camera course you can quickly and easily learn to set up perfect shots, have great lighting and add interest to every shot. Make your next video look more professional than ever, for much less than attending a live class.
How to get the most out of your camera
Jun 16th
Camera check and maintenance, camera technician advice
Manual camera adjustments – shutter speed
Jun 16th
Adjust your camera for best results and special effects.
Manual camera adjustments- white balance
Jun 16th
Adjust your camera for best results and special effects.
The 3 Steps to Video like a PRO
Jun 15th
Know your camcorder
Step1 – Know your camera to maximize capabilities
Complement your film education by adding a base of technical knowledge.
You don’t have to know how the engine under the bonnet of your car works to be a good driver, nor do you need to know how a camera functions to take a good photograph or produce a video.
However, quite often good results are left to luck. To have more confidence and consistent good results in film making, it helps to know how your camera functions. By knowing the limitation of your equipment, you don’t have to waste time on experiments to make a certain scene work and look good. You know exactly what to do with your equipment, to achieve the desired result with video and sound.
Other advantages of the right camera Know How:
- To be able to rectify any little hiccups with your Equipment
- Camera Care and Damage Protection
- Choosing the Right Camera for You
- Enhanced Communication with Professionals
- Increased Confidence with Equipment
- Awareness of Equipment Limitations
So what should I know about my camera to be able to tick all the boxes above, isn’t it just a matter of reading the user manual of the camera?
The operation manual is certainly a good start and is a ‘must’ when you really want to utilise all features of your camcorder. However, it just covers a fraction of the topics listed above.
Keep in mind, that the camera is only one tool in the production chain. What happens when you need to change it? Suddenly a different camera can be a challenge to operate. You need to have a broader understanding of the whole concept in order to choose and adjust the settings on the camera to capture the best of the scene.
You can compare your cameras user manual with a city map. It only fits for the one model and no other. Your technical knowledge, on the other hand, works more like a compass, it supports you in every situation.
How about an ALL-CAM /e-Study home-study which covers this foundation of camcorder Know How?
A course with the following objectives:
- Principles and functions of camcorders
- Distinguishing different types of camcorders
- Features of different types of camcorders
- Components of camcorders
- Limitations of different types of camcorders
- Common handling mistakes
- Camcorder terminology
- Preparing your camcorder for shooting
- Features and benefits of your camcorder
Why ALL-CAM /e-Study
The course comes complete with a flash-presentation, as well as a full and complete e-book and complimentary podcast. The e-book provides an easy reference so you can find the information you need, quickly. The podcast is delivered as an mp3 file, so you can easily listen to it from your computer, or on-the-go through an mp3 player or iPod.
It is delivered straightforward in easy-to-follow language and includes many full-colour illustrations to ensure maximum comprehension.
Free updates
Technology is constantly changing – so fast that many courses are obsolete within a few months. This ALL-CAM /e-Study course is continually updated to incorporate changes in technology, and every course you sign up for includes access to all future material. Never have to worry about falling behind the latest trends as ALL-CAM /e-Study has you covered, at no extra cost.
Whether you are a video amateur, new to film and TV or just want a refresher, ALL-CAM’s Camcorder Technology course is a great choice. This easy-to-use camera course covers the technical side of camcorder use thoroughly, and includes photographs and diagrams to ensure each concept is clearly understood.
Each topic contains easy-to-follow steps and illustrated diagrams, and will allow you to increase your knowledge of, and confidence in your camcorder.
Camcorder media storage devices
Jun 15th
Camcorder Tape Drive
Tape drive – Here, repairs can be done on component level. However, modern Mini-DV tape drives are replaced as a complete unit.
Disc Drive
Disc-Drive: If you experience any issues such as ‘won’t read discs, most likely the whole disc drive needs to be replaced.
Hard Disc Drive, HDD
Hard drive – The HDD is a no serviceable item and needs to be replaced if defective. Any data recovery might be possible from a specialized company.
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