Episode number 2 of Series “Fundamentals of film making”.
An introduction to moving picture camera use; loading, running off leader and how to avoid fogging; how to keep the camera steady and use of a tripod; panning and common faults to avoid; the use of the zoom and the need for restraint; placing of the camera and avoidance of the jump cut; pitfalls of reverse action and parallax.
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ACMI Identifier
320752
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Cameras
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion picture industry - Study and teaching
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Appreciation
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art and motion pictures
Crafts & Visual Arts → Cameras
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Motion picture industry - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)