09183. FILM VERSUS VIDEOTAPE IN DRAMATIC PRODUCTION. The advantages and disadvantages of videotape and motion picture film in dramatic television and music video productions are analyzed. Makes a strong case for the use of videotape over film, based on cost, similarity of camera technique, and ease of editing. Film's major advantage -- higher quality and resolution -- is viewed as not particularly germane to the TV medium. 19 pages, 24 footnootes, 10 bibliographic sources.