This guide describes the portable equipment necessary for preparing a video production, and recommends ways of using that equipment to create a video program. Step by step instructions are provided for setting up the equipment for battery operation or with a mains electricity supply. Information is also given on procedures for recording, playing back the recorded tape, improving sound quality, post dubbing of sound, editing, assembly editing, and insert editing. A checklist of portable equipment is provided, and a detailed description of the components and features of the video-camera includes diagrams. (MER)