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Technology used in documentary production.
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Technology Used in Documentary Production Cameras There are three basic types of camera: * Film camera (35mm, 16mm, 8mm); * Analogue video camera (Betacam Sp, U-Matic) - these became widely available in the 1970s; * Digital video camera CDv, Mini Dv, Digi-Beta)- these became widely available in 1995 and are now nearly all broadcast quality. The advantages of the video camera: Cost: * The film camera retails from approximately £10,000; the analogue video camera from £8,000 and broadcast quality digital video camera from just £1000; * The average cost of 35mm film stock for a 90-minute documentary would be around £5,000 while the average cost of digital tape stock for a 90-minute documentary would be less than £100. * The film processing and lab fees for a 90-minute documentary would be around £5,000, while there would be no such fees for digital tape stock that doesn't need to be processed. Practicality: * Film cameras can be heavy and clumsy to use; * Cheaper...
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