Chapter Two
The Technology
Connecting the Real World to the Digital World
To utilize video cameras and associated audio equipment effectively, you must be aware of the capabilities and limitations of each piece of equipment. In addition, you must know how each piece of equipment operates in relation to other equipment used in the same production. This awareness does not necessarily mean you have a broad range of knowledge of the technology involved in media production, but rather that you appreciate and understand why the equipment is designed to operate as it does and what it can accomplish.
Most important, it is necessary you understand what the equipment cannot be expected to accomplish. Digital equipment does not replace your knowledge ...
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