Video Basics Workbook

by ZETTL

• ISBN13: 9780534612481
• ISBN10: 0534612482
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-07-14
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Part I Production: Processes and People	1	(14)
The Production Process	3	(6)
Review of Key Terms	3	(1)
Review of Effect-to-Cause Production Model	4	(2)
Review Quiz	6	(1)
Problem-Solving Applications	7	(2)
The Production Team: Who Does What When?	9	(6)
Review of Key Terms	9	(2)
Review of Production Personnel and Responsibilities	11	(1)
Review of the Production Schedule	12	(1)
Review Quiz	13	(1)
Problem-Solving Applications	14	(1)
Part II Image Creation: Digital Video and Camera	15	(40)
Image Formation and Digital Video	17	(8)
Review of Key Terms	17	(3)
Review of Basic Image Formation	20	(1)
Review of Analog and Digital Processes	21	(1)
Review Quiz	22	(1)
Problem-Solving Applications	23	(2)
The Video Camera	25	(8)
Review of Key Terms	25	(3)
Review of Camera Function and Elements	28	(1)
Review of Lenses	29	(1)
Review of the Imaging Device, Signal Processing, and Camera Chain	30	(1)
Review Quiz	31	(1)
Problem-Solving Applications	32	(1)
Operating the Camera	33	(8)
Review of Key Terms	33	(2)
Review of Camera Mounts	35	(3)
Review of Operational Features	38	(1)
Review Quiz	39	(1)
Problem-Solving Applications	40	(1)
Looking Through the Viewfinder	41	(14)
Review of Key Terms	41	(3)
Review of Framing a Shot and Picture Composition	44	(4)
Review of Vectors and Psychological Closure	48	(2)
Review of Lenses, Depth of Field, and Z-axis Manipulation	50	(2)
Review Quiz	52	(1)
Problem-Solving Applications	53	(2)
Part III Image Creation: Light, Sound, Graphics, and Effects	55	(34)
Light, Color, and Lighting	57	(14)
Review of Key Terms	57	(4)
Review of Light, Shadows, and Color	61	(1)
Review of Lighting Instruments	62	(3)
Review of Lighting Techniques	65	(3)
Review Quiz	68	(1)
Problem-Solving Applications	69	(2)
Audio and Sound Control	71	(10)
Review of Key Terms	71	(4)
Review of Sound-Generating Elements and Sound Pickup	75	(1)
Review of Microphone Use	76	(1)
Review of Sound Control	77	(1)
Review of Sound Recording and Aesthetics	78	(1)
Review Quiz	79	(1)
Problem-Solving Applications	80	(1)
Graphics and Effects	81	(8)
Review of Key Terms	81	(2)
Review of Standard Electronic Effects	83	(4)
Review Quiz	87	(1)
Problem-Solving Applications	88	(1)
Part IV Image Control: Switching, Recording, and Editing	89	(32)
Switcher and Switching	91	(8)
Review of Key Terms	91	(2)
Review of Basic Switcher Operation	93	(4)
Review Quiz	97	(1)
Problem-Solving Applications	98	(1)
Video Recording	99	(8)
Review of Key Terms	99	(3)
Review of Videotape Recording Systems	102	(1)
Review of the Video-Recording Process	103	(1)
Review of Nonlinear Storage Systems	103	(1)
Review Quiz	104	(1)
Problem-Solving Applications	105	(2)
Postproduction: Linear and Nonlinear Editing	107	(6)
Review of Key Terms	107	(3)
Review of Postproduction Editing	110	(1)
Review Quiz	111	(1)
Problem-Solving Applications	112	(1)
Editing Principles	113	(8)
Review of Key Terms	113	(2)
Review of Aesthetic Principles of Continuity Editing	115	(4)
Review Quiz	119	(1)
Problem-Solving Applications	120	(1)
Part V Production Environment: Studio, Field, and Synthetic	121	(20)
Production Environment: The Studio	123	(10)
Review of Key Terms	123	(2)
Review of Video Production Studio	125	(1)
Review of Scenery, Properties, and Scenic Design	126	(4)
Review Quiz	130	(1)
Problem-Solving Applications	131	(2)
Production Environment: Field and Computer-Generated	133	(8)
Review of Key Terms	133	(2)
Review of ENG and EFP	135	(3)
Review Quiz	138	(1)
Problem-Solving Applications	139	(2)
Part VI Production Control: Talent and Directing	141	(34)
Talent, Clothing, and Makeup	143	(16)
Review of Key Terms	143	(2)
Review of Performance Techniques	145	(8)
Review of Performance and Acting Techniques	153	(2)
Review of Clothing and Makeup	155	(1)
Review Quiz	156	(1)
Problem-Solving Applications	157	(2)
Putting It All Together: Directing	159	(16)
Review of Key Terms	159	(3)
Review of Visualization, Context, and Sequencing	162	(1)
Review of Interpreting Storyboards	163	(1)
Review of Script Marking	164	(2)
Review of Director's Terminology	166	(5)
Review of Rehearsal Techniques	171	(1)
Review Quiz	172	(1)
Problem-Solving Applications	173	(2)
Floor Plan Grids and Storyboard Forms	175