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The Department of Communication, Sarojini Naidu School of Performing Arts, Fine Arts & Communication, University of Hyderabad invites applications for its TWO-YEAR post-graduate programme, MA (Communication) in the following four specialisation streams:Radio & Video ProductionCommunication StudiesPrint & New MediaAdvertising & Public RelationsRADIO & VIDEO PRODUCTION: Script & produce single

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Beginners normally tend to move around the camera either because they don't know why they should do it, or because they want to have one lengthy shot that will cover all the action or simply because they can move the camera! But one ought to remember that every camera movement has a reason.The camera movements that one sees on the screen are as follows:PAN, TILT, ZOOM IN /OUT, DOLLY IN/ OUT,

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Here are some extracts from a review on Video Production:"Video Production, written by Vasuki Belavadi, is a handbook useful for those entering the field of television and multi media. Self learned techniques and experiences are well presented for the practitioners' basic know how. The book explains the evolution of various formats of video cameras and its theory, the method of sensible

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The wait is over!VIDEO PRODUCTION (Oxford University Press) is out!Pl. visit this link or just mail Mr. Madhav Naware (madhav.naware@oup.com) to order.To visit the nearest OUP showroom visit this link & place the mouse on the nearest location to see the exact address.You can also write to vasukibelavadi@aol.in

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An extensive one at that. From the Seventh Art.

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Create the disappearing act for your music videos. Of course there are other ways of doing it, but this is cute too!

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Here's a real cool way of doing it!

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I keep telling my students that they don't have to be Leonardo Da Vincis to draw storyboards. May be this video should help.

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What's it?Timecode is the address of every frame that is 'printed' on it when you record video onto a tape using a camera or a video tape recorder. Remember: The camera or the VTR needs to have a timecode generator in order to provide the address. The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers developed this technology. Hence the name SMPTE timecode.What are its uses?Timecode allows you

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Check out this funny lesson on making them!

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I really didn't know there was one like this. Check it out!

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Check out this blog!Very interesting!!

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Looks like an advert for Manipal University & is a bit mushy. So what?

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An authentic history of multi-channel audio from magnetic tape to Dolby Digital here. In PDF format. Right click & save.

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From here.http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/audio/sigcon.html#c1This site gives you a brief of Dolby sound.http://www.audioholics.com/education/surround-sound/dolby-digital-vs-dts-a-guide-to-the-strengths-of-the-formats

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(A) Before setting the spirit level right the image is tilted.(B) After setting the spirit level right, the image is straight.Ever wondered why videos shot by beginners tend to have tilted/canted shots? Either they've not used a tripod (by the way, tripods always give you steady shots) or they didn't set right the spirit level on their tripods.A good tripod will have a spirit level: A bubble

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If you want to zoom in in the midst of a shot, you would notice that as you zoom in the image gets out of focus. So how do you get around the problem?First zoom in completely, focus the image & pull out. Now press the record button & begin zooming in. The image is in focus now!

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I know it's a deviation but couldn't resist putting this up. A good resource to set up a radio station. Released by UNESCO, New Delhi, India, & authored by Ramakrishnan N. (Ideosync Media Combine, Bangalore).A user's guide to the technology; a guide to the technology and technical parameters of community radio in India. (pdf)Published by :The United Nations Educational Scientific & Cultural

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Check out these websites for some good video equipment manufacturers.AKG Acoustics (www.akg.com)---For a good variety of good microphonesCanon, Inc. (www.canon.com)--Good video cameras, lensesDPA Microphones, Inc. (www.dpamicrophones.com)--For a variety of good microphonesHarris Corporation & DPS (a trademark of Harris Corp.) (www.harris.com)--Non-linear edit systemsListec Video Corp. (

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Amateurs/students normally begin recording without the colour bars & get frustrated on the edit suite when they can't get a pre-roll! How does one get around it?It is always useful to record 20 seconds of colour bars after you insert the tape into the camera. Access the colour bars from the Menu on the camera; some cameras have an exclusive button for colour bars) After 20 seconds of colour bars,

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Find out here. Written in layman's language for all of us to understand. More in my book Video Production Published by Oxford University Press.

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Check out notes on various video tape formats here.Taking care of video tapes.

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Metacafe is not all about some crazy videos. There are things to learn too. Check out these tutorials on video production. Don't forget the short notes on other aspects of production.(http://studio.metacafe.com/production_school/#/watch/641411/continuity_and_screen_direction)

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Preparation Know at least the basics about (a) Who you’re interviewing and,(b) What you’re interviewing them about. Well, that's the least you can do!Remember that you’re interviewing a person for the benefit of the viewer. You need to think what your viewers are interested in; what they already know; and what they would like to find out. You should then think about questions that will

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Check out:http://www.izzyvideo.com/for some great videos on video production!

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Download a storyboard format here.Just photocopy the format and draw in your story boards! It's that easy!

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It's the dream of every beginner to produce a great film! Nothing wrong in dreaming big, but it makes sense to also be realistic about one’s limitations. Here are some tips for beginners:Analyse your strengths & weaknesses (equipment, locations, finance, talents--there're a host of them to consider!)For a beginning keep the idea simple & short. You can make longer videos when you gain

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Since microphones are used both in studio and outdoor situations, their placement decides the quality of audio one will be able to record. Always point the mic to the source of the sound.Every mic has a critical distance to get the right audio. Place it too close & the audio will be distorted. Place it too far & you can hardly hear anything. Always monitor the audio using a headphone to decide

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My personal recommendations. Do check them out. PL. RIGHT CLICK & OPEN IN NEW WINDOW.http://psych.hanover.edu/KRANTZ/art/index.html: Learn how visual perception is used in art (including video)http://videoexpert.home.att.net/: Learn how to select equipment, set up, operate and produce videoshttp://csmp.ucop.edu/tcap/nbpts/tutorials/video.html: Basics of video camera and support

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NEW!!OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESSThe first textbook on Video Production in India has hit the stands! Scroll down to know more about Video Production.Why this book?> Most books available in the market are foreign editions and are priced in dollars.> It doesn't emphasise on technology but on techniques.> All the concepts have been lucidly explained with adequate illustrations and pictures.> It has

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This weblog is conceptualized to be a one-stop video production guide for Indian students. You will see links to equipment manufacturers and dealers in India to help buyers and a number of tips and tricks that will help you see through your production.Tips on taking care of your video equipment like camera, lights, microphones, audio mixers etc, and tips on both single and multi-camera

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