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Image and Sound
An Introduction to VideographyAn Introduction to Videography
Equipment
- Camera- batteries (2)- power supply unit
- Tripod and Power Adaptor (Find the right adaptor)
- Headphones - K7 mini-dv
- Wireless Lapel microphone- Transmitter with microphone- Receiver with headphone
Cameras : Panasonic vs Sony
- Manuel functions available - White balance, focus, exposure
- Microphone input- Headphone input
- Manuel functions available- White balance, focus, exposure
- Touch screen
Camera : Panasonic vs Sony
Sound Quality: PANASONIC
- You can connect a wireless lapel
- You can check the sound quality during the recording
Integrated Microphone vs Lapel Microphone
Integrated Microphone Lapel Microphone
Camera : Panasonic vs Sony
You must always check the sound quality prior to filming!!!
• Do a test of your recording1. Once the camera is in place, start recording 2. Ask the interviewee to tell you about their day3. After a minute, stop recording4. Rewind the tape and list5. Make the necessary adjustments
Camera : Settings
Re-install the original settings
PANASONIC
In recording mode:MENU – » ADVANCE – » Initial Set – » ON
SONY
Stylo – » RESET button on the side
Camera : Settings
OTHER SETTINGS
PANASONIC
AUTO – Leave as is.
MENU – » BASIC – » REC SPEED – » SP – » BASIC – » WIND CUT – » ON
– » ADVANCE – » CINEMA – » ON – » SETUP – » AUDIO REC – » 16 bits
SONYBEEB – OFFREC MODE - SPAUDIO MODE – 16 bits
Camera : Positioning
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsDtiHRbFDk
Camera : Position
• The camera has to be at eye level with the interviewee
• The tripod so the camera is at the same height as the interviewee’s eyes
• Avoid high angle and low angle shots
Camera : FramingRULE OF THIRDS• Assures that there is harmony and balance in the composition of the image. • Makes the image more dynamic and prevents it from static• Place important elements of the image in one third of the frame, where
the lines cross. This will emphasis to the viewer, where they should direct their gaze.
Camera : Framing
RULE OF THIRDS
Camera : Framing
SCALE
Camera : Framing
SCALE
Camera : Framing
The position of the camera and the interviewee
Camera : Framing
The position of the camera and the interviewee
• Avoid placing the interviewee directly in front of a wall
• It is better to choose a more interesting background for the interview, one that convery something about who the interviewee is as a person. e.g.: dinner room, living room
• Pay attention to the colours and patters of the interviewee’s clothes e.g.: if the interviewee is wearing green, avoid putting them in front ofsomething green
Camera : Lighting
Basic Rule
• Have a light source
• Ideally use natural light
• Have the light face the interviee or place it at a 45 degree angle from the interviewee
Camera : Lighting
Basic Rules
• Never put the light source behind the interviewee
• Try to have a light source that is more diffused then direct
Camera : Lighting
For the best control, use manuel features (intermiterntly) - Opening/Shutter speed/Sensitivity (ISO) - White balance- Skin tone
Timecode
• Time indicator associated with the video image
• hh:mm:ss:ii (hour : minutes : seconds : images)
•e.g. 00:27:31:08
Timecode
Timecode
• To avoid breaking the timecode
- BLACKEN THE CASETTE
OR
-AVOID REPLAYING THE TAPE
Mini DV CassettesDigital Video Cassettes LABLE • Name of Project• Date of Interview• Interviewee• Interviewer• Videographer• Language
NOTES
1. Recharge your two batteries at home, prior to the interview
2. Play with the camera before you shoot the interview
3. Make sure that all the equipment before you shoot the interview
4. Set up the camera near a source of light
5. Set up the camera far away from external noises that might interfere with the filming
(e.g. fridge, air conditioner)
6. Ask the interviewee, if possible, if they can turn of the ringer of their home and mobile phones.
NOTES
7. Avoid back lighting
8. Set up the tripod (use the water indicator to make sure the camera is leveled)
9. Set up the camera
10. Unpack all the miniDVs before starting to record
11. Place the camera in from of the interviewee
12. Place the camera at eye level with the interviewee
13. Make sure to have a 16:9 ratio rather than a 4:3 ratio.
14. Choose the best settings
15. Test the sound
