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Operating a Digital Video Camera
Objectives
Identify appropriate camera angles and placements
Identify the different camera framing used
Understanding the motivational reason when using
camera movements
Objectives
Interpret the effect of lines
Demonstrate the rule of thirds in composition
Identify the various camera angle placements
Aspect Ratios
Horizontal Camera Placement
Front view
Side view
Back view
Portrait Shooting
More susceptible to noise.
Consumes less power than CCD, as much as 100 times less.
CMOS cameras are usually less expensive and have great battery life.
Main Camera Features
Viewfinder
LCD Monitor
LCD Monitor
Larger view
Swiveled angles
Touch screen
Consumes more battery
LCD Monitor
Record cue light
Battery indicator
Tape
Shutter speed
Gain level
White Balance preset
Filters
Audio meter
Battery Life
LCD indicator
Recording time left
Warning indicator
ALWAYS CHECK!
Backup plans - AC
Main Camera Features
Zoom (optical & digital)
Focus
Exposure
White balance
Back light
Optical Zoom
W = Wide
T = Telephoto
Digital Zoom
Reduced image quality
Pixilation
Focus Control
Clear / Sharpen
Off / Soft focus
Zoom in to the eye
NEVER Set to Auto!!
Focus Control
A Blurred Image
A Sharp Image
Exposure Control
Aperture
Amount of light
Shutter speed
NEVER Set to Auto Exposure!!
Exposure Control
Depth Of Field
Small Aperture =
large f-stop number =
large depth of field
Large Aperture =
small f-stop number =
shallow depth of field
Depth Of Field
Which picture is taken on a larger aperture?
Notice how the focused image gives more attention to
the words on the fridge.
White Balance
True white
Different colour temperatures
Indoor / outdoor
NEVER Set to Auto White Balance!!
Colour Temperature Chart
Other Camera Features
These other features are also present in the
camera.
However, knowledge or application of these
features are not necessary to achieve high
quality video images.
Sometimes, using these features can result in
poorer images.
Backlight Function
For use on silhouetted images
Engaging the button will brighten the foreground and
darken the background to give a more even image
Adjust your lights to achieve your desired image!
Image Stabilization
Steady shot
Smoothen shake and jitter
Optical / Electronic image
stabilizer
Use a tripod or rig if you
want steady camera
movements!
Input / Output Connectors
XLR connectors (Audio)
Headphone & MIC
Output connectors 1. Firewire/i-link/IEEE-1934
2. USB
3. S-video
4. RCA
Still Photo Capabilities
Why are you taking still
photos using a video
camera??
Interval Recording
Records footage in segments
E.g. every 10, 20, 30 minutes
This function is very useful for filming time lapse sequences
However, the camera cannot be left on its own, and must still be looked after all the time!
Low Light / Gain Boost
Grain / Pixels
Poor image quality
Short cut!
Tripod Components
Extendable height
Number of sections
Fluid head
Lever balancing
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