Overview of Video Production CHAPTER 1 many new camera operators have tried to show how good they are by quick moves, fast zooms, and attention-getting composition--where an experienced camera operator would have avoided these distractions and held a steady shot, letting the subject work to the camera instead. smooth, accurate operation is important, but appropriateness is even more desirable. in the end, it is audience impact that really counts--the effect the chosen camera treatment has on the viewer. 5 1.8 EqUIPMENT don't get too enamored with the hardware. You do not need elaborate or extensive facilities to produce successful productions. even the simplest equip- ment may provide the needed essentials. it really depends on the type of pro- duction you are creating. for some purposes, one camera is ideal. for others, a dozen may be insufficient. What is done is more important than how it is done. if it is possible to get an effective moving shot along a hospital corridor by shooting from a wheelchair rather than a special camera dolly, the audience will never know--or care.