Why Film for Television Broadcast Programs?

The question is examined of why, in the face of increasing competition from electronic systems, film not only survives, but finds increasing use as a serious program-making medium in television broadcasting. The effects of recent technical developments are considered — developments such as color negative film, crystal-controlled motors, lightweight cameras and large-aperture high-performance lenses. The electronic viewfinders which should become available during the next few years are examined, and the operational and quality consequences with particular reference to 16mm film are discussed.

Print ISSN

0361-4573

Published

1974-12

Content type

Original Research

DOI

10.5594/J06899