tcf 333 spring 2015 shooting video 1
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Camera Functions-Lens-Imaging Device/Pickup Device/Sensor
-Sensors:*CCD-charge coupled device*CMOS-complementary metal oxide semiconductor-Pixels-Chips
-Viewfinder
Camera Chain
Lens-main part of cameraZoom-doesn’t look good unless there’s a purposeFocus-should not look blurry; focus in on eyes or main
subjectGain-sensors that trick the camera into thinking they are
getting more light
Electronic FeaturesScanning HDTV – 720p and 1080p or 720iand 1080i- true
high definition***Best option is 1080p for highest level for blueray/hddvd/videogames
Aspect Ratio – 16x9, 4x3Shutter speed-avoid blurrinessWhite Balance-sets your colors by adjusting RGB; red,
green, and blueViewfinderTally LightHue/Saturation/Brightness
HDTV Lines of ResolutionResolution-sharpness of the picture/determined by number
of scanning linesHDTV 720p & 1080p/720i and 1080iI=interlaced scanningP-progressive scanning
Contrast ControlHow much light or darkness to let inAvoid extreme contrastsBest ratio is 50:1 – “brightest picture area can be only 50
times brighter than darkest area”Monitor it with a waveform monitor
LensesZoom range – degree to which you can change the focal length
Expressed as 50:1 50x1; maximum magnification of the image
Focal Length-Distance from the optical center to the front surface of the
imaging deviceWideNormal Telephoto
DistancesFocus: distance from the lens to the camera’s imaging
deviceMinimum Object Distance: point where the camera is as
close as it can get and still focusCalibrate-keep it in focus during a zoom; focus in on eyesDepth of field: objects are in focus at different distancesF-stop/Aperture/Iris: how much light goes through the lens
Higher the numbers, the smaller the aperture; lens closed considerably
Lower the numbers, the larger the aperture, lens is wide open
Camera MovesPan - move from side to sideTilt - move up and downTruck - move forward and back on wheelsCant - tilt camera sidewaysZoom - move in and out with lens; narrow or
wide
Who Shoots the Video?If YOU don’t, it doesn’t show up in the media.
PhotojournalistPhotographerVideojournalistVideographerMultimedia journalist (MMJ)ReporterGatekeeper
Camera MountsTripod - three legged mountMonopod - single pole to mount cameraMounting head - connects the camera to
tripodTripod plate-Every tripod has a different oneCamera stabilizing system - vest holds
camera
Keeping it SteadyImpossible if breathingLean against wall or treeShoulder mounts helpKeep elbows inNatural tripods are greatMove only for 1)action or 2)
motivated
Field of View/Camera ShotsEstablishing shot, wide, extreme longLong or full shotMedium shot or waistMedium close up/interview shot/chest upCloseup - headExtreme closeup - eyes, ears, handsFraming resource
Giving Room
HeadroomNoseroomLeadroomToo profiledRule of thirds180 Degree ruleZ-axis creates depthAvoid poles/lines/trees growing out of heads
Recent Examples:Caitlyn Chastainhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZJ0NSgidiQ
Bryant Somervillehttp://www.abc3340.com/story/23283657/four-little-golden-girls-revisits-the-past-educates-future