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Title: Getting Started


1
Getting Started
  • Media Concepts

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Equipment Basics
  • Power Switch turns camera off and on.
  • Record Switch starts and stops the camera
    recording.
  • Zoom Control controls the zoom of the camera.
  • White Balance controls the overall quality of
    light which you are shooting.

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Automatic Camera Controls
  • Autofocus Control keeps the picture sharp and
    clear (even at different distances).
  • Autoexposure Control regulates the amount of
    light admitted through the camcorder lens.

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4
Videotape
  • Videotape is the medium in which the camcorder
    records video and sound.
  • Loading the tape Mini DV
  • Preparing the tape record 30 seconds of blank
    footage for a new tape. If the tape has footage
    find the end and record an additional few seconds
    of blank video with the lens cover on.

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Batteries and Tripods
  • Check the battery before you shoot. When possible
    use the AC power supply when shooting footage.
  • Tripods to avoid shaky pictures use a tripod.
    Know how to adjust the tripod, attach the foot,
    and how to secure the camcorder.

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Camera Operations
  • Checking the viewfinder.
  • Checking Camera settings.
  • Using the tripod.
  • Hand-holding the camera.
  • Avoiding Camera Problems.

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Quality Video and Audio
  • Good Quality Video
  • Head Room positioning the subject at a pleasing
    distance from the top of the picture.
  • Look Room shifting the subject away from the
    direction of the look.
  • Lead Room is look room when the subject is
    moving.
  • The Rule of Thirds dividing the picture in
    thirds to create a more interesting composition.

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Quality Video and Audio
  • Good Quality Audio
  • Stay close to the subject
  • Minimize background noise
  • Direct silently

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9
The Shooting Session
  • Directing the Shoot
  • Record in order or use editing program to finish
    product.
  • Continuous shots try to leave the screen
    between shots.
  • Try to make each shot look different than the
    preceding one.

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The Shooting Session
  • Managing the Shooting Session
  • Designate one person to be in charge of the
    camcorder at all times.
  • If you are hand holding the camcorder, never set
    it down on anything except its tripod.
  • Detach the camcorder from the tripod when
    transporting them.
  • Always protect the camcorder from the weather.
  • Do not ask people to perform feats that they
    would not normally attempt.
  • Do not put the crew at risk.
  • Assist the videographer during moving shots.
  • Never film anyone without permission.

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Vocabulary
  • Chapter Review and Vocabulary is on page 32.
  • Complete each section.

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