Television news photography theory and application

Author: Guo Yanmin
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book is primarily divided into two parts: "Theory" and "Application," with a stronger emphasis on the application section. It emphasizes its systematic approach and strives for innovation. Many issues are not presented in a conventional book format but are instead tailored to the recent developments and changes in television news practice. The book addresses new problems and cutting-edge topics that have emerged in traditional television news genres, such as the reenactment issue in documentary filming and the use of DV in television news photography. It offers its own perspectives on these issues. The book also focuses on researching and summarizing common conceptual and operational problems in current Chinese television news photography practice, such as covert filming in television news and documentary photography. Additionally, it follows international conventions by introducing the concept of "television photographer" and abandoning the Chinese-specific term "camera operator," while also providing introductions and evaluations of some outstanding Chinese television photographers. Due to these reasons, Television News Photography: Theory and Application is not an introductory text for television news photography. It delves into in-depth and cutting-edge issues, serving as a theoretical outcome of the new stage in the development of television news photography.