2006 print version
The Camera Class (For Camera and Sound Operators)
Softcover
Author: Tony Wilson & Leo Sullivan
Tony has extensive experience producing Australian & International award winning documentaries, pioneered working with MiniDV cameras in the professional sphere. Previously a lecturer at the AFTRS.
Leo is very experienced in all facets of the film and video industry and has lectured at AFTRS. Particular expertise as a documentary location sound recordist, solving sound problems and is particularly focussed on solo operators who need to capture video and sound unassisted.
Self published
100 pages
This book may be dealing with equipment that is dated by today's standards but the basic principles remain the same - well worth a good read.
CHAPTERS:
Which Camera?
Lenses
Exposure
White Balance
Focus & Depth Of Field
Lighting Techniques
Principles Of Good Sound Recording
Microphones
Setting Input Levels
Checking Levels - Status Check
Radio Microphones (Sennheiser & Sony)
In The Field - Shooting People & Interviews
Stand Ups
Walking Shots
Working With A Crew
CONDITION:
Clean, without tears but there are some handling/age marks - just looks a bit grubby due to the constant referencing to the book a number of years ago
No pages are missing
Paper stock is clean, white
A number of monochrome photographs scattered throughout the book
No writing of a personal nature on any of the pages or cover