Introduction To Video Camera

1) Camera operation and functions -

  white-balancing - you have to press down the whb button and then press A/B to select your white balances.

 aperture settings -this is the wheel closest to you and can change the colours which would allow you to create a dark or a bright atmosphere.

 focussing - This is the wheel furthest away from you and will allow you to focus on your desired object/person.

       

       Tripod - To set up the tripod you have to unlock the legs and lift it to your desired hieght, let lock the legs so it is stable. To set the camera up you have to unscrew the handle on the tripod head and press down the button, you then push the camera on and tighten the handle. To set the pan handle up all you have to do is screw it on.

       Bubbling - To Bubble you have to reach under the tripod and losen the screw which will allow you to move the tripod head and get it flat or to a tilted angle to create a chaotic atmosphere. 

2) Using the camera - There are many simple camera shots which creates certain shotsbasic filming skills.
The rule of thirds is a popular technique and can help create interesting compositions. When filming you always have to think about the 180 degree rule. If you brake this rule it can throw the audience and ruin the shot. To follow the 180 degree rule you cant cross the point were it passes 180 degree.

3) Try to think of the mistakes you made in the practice shoot and talk about how they were made and what can be done to correct them.

4) Use of Industry terminology whilst filming and explain its purpose:

STAND BY / STANDING BY - readys everyone into position for the take. The AD calls STAND BY and the response tells them that everyone is prepped

TURN OVER / TURNING OVER (Roll film/Rolling etc) The director tells the camera operator to start filming - a few seconds of film is then run as the camera gets up to speed - this is often referred to as LEAD IN. Once done the Camera operator will respond TURNING OVER or ROLLING (etc) to indicate being up to speed

ACTION! - Cue for the actors to perform the take, and the crew to do their jobs. It is good practice for the Director to let the film run on a further few seconds after the take is completed before cutting - this is referred to as LEAD OUT

CUT! - Cue for the camera to stop running film. Industry practice expects that the camera operator does not CUT before being told

5) Finally a brief sentence or two on how you found the move from still to video camera. What has changed? What is similar? How did you enjoy the experience?