Camera Operation
Bellow are a series of videos aimed to get up to speed with things you need to consider and the key skills required for video production.
Exposure:
Getting the most from your setup:
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Lens Choice:
The Basics:
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Colour Temperature:
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Frames per Second (fps) & Shutter Speed:
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Camera Choice:
Each of these camera can records High Definition at 1080p. So whats the difference?
Each of these camera can records High Definition at 1080p. So whats the difference?
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Of course there are lots of other camera options depending on your requirements and budget. These cameras record up to 8K with huge dynamic range. They also start to need lots of accessories to be fully functional. I recommend researching each of them to find out more.
Shooting Checklist:
Before you press that record button make sure you run through this list!
NOTE: Remember to record handles on your clip. A few seconds before and after each shot to allow you more flexibility to make edit decisions in post production.
Before you press that record button make sure you run through this list!
- Do you have battery power?
- Is there space on the memory card?
- Do you know the shot you want?
- Do you have the right stabilisation tool for the shot you want?
- Do you have appropriate lighting?
- Are you in focus?
- Is the exposure right?
- Have you set the colour balance?
- Do you have good audio levels?
- Are your actors ready?
- Crew ready?
- "Silence on set"
- Roll Camera.
- Roll Sound.
- Do you need a slate/ clapper board?
- Background action.
- Action and/or Count in.
NOTE: Remember to record handles on your clip. A few seconds before and after each shot to allow you more flexibility to make edit decisions in post production.
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