COM 102 – Electronic Field Production

THE VIDEO

CAMERA

Video Signal Processing

• NTSC – US Standard

– National TV System Committee

• PAL – European Standard

– Phase Alternating Line

• Luminance

– Brightness / Contrast (luma is latin for light)

• Chrominance

– Color

ENG/EFP CAMCORDERS

Handheld

Shoulder Mounted

DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex)

CONNECTORS

• Bayonet Neill Concelman l Super Video

• High Definition Multimedia Interface l Universal Serial Bus

Portable Cameras

• Handheld

– Small & Easy to use

– High mobility

– Stability an issue (OIS)

Portable Cameras

• Use your body to stabilize

• Hold breath during shot

• Watch pan / tilt / zoom

• Shorter shots / variety

• Lean against something for support

Supports

• Tripod • Mounting Head (fluid)

w/panning handle (Quick release shoe)

• Monopod

Camera Settings

• Auto / Manual Focus (focus assist)

• Zoom Speed

• Shutter Speed – Higher shutter speed the less blur but you’ll need more light

• Iris

• White Balance

• ND Filters (Neutral Density)

Camera Media

• SD Secure digital

• P2 Solid-state Pro

• CF Compact Flash

Checklist (pg94-95)

• Don’t expose camera to elements (or point at light source)

• Lock down camera (on tripod)

• Use lens cap

• Check batteries

• Format Media

• Examine all connections

• Set all switches

• White Balance

• Check audio

Aspect Ratio

Field of View (distance steps)

• How close object is to audience

Field of View

Shot Angles

• Low Angle

• High Angle

l Flat Angle (eye level)

Depth of Field

Area in which all objects,

located at different

distances from camera

appear to be in focus

Headroom

CAMERA MENU

Camera Operation Manual