Camera+and+Tripod+Demo

> **Camera and Tripod Safety Demo** > ====**__Video’s Unforgettables__** ==== > 1. Sign out all equipment from the control room **__at all times!!!!__** > 2. Respect all Capuchino students, faculty, and staff while shooting and don’t disturb other classes. > 3. Never leave equipment unattended. > 4. Handle equipment with care and be responsible for damages. > > ==5. Return equipment at the beginning of the day it's due and in the place where it belongs! ==

> == __**6 Things Cameras Don’t Like- [|Watch the Demo Here]**__ == > ===__**Camera Demo-** [|Watch the Demo Here]__ === > Using a camera and tripod locate the buttons and complete the tasks described below. > I. Camera Section-Locate and use the following: > > ==__** The Tripod- [|Watch the Demo Here] **__ == > **__Camera Operation Basics-__** [|Watch the Demos Here]
 * Avoid high temperatures and high humidity..
 * Do not point the lens or viewfinder at strong light sources.
 * Avoid magnetic or electric fields.
 * Do not expose the camera to water.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Protect the lens.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Handle the camera gently and carefully.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Microphone Jack
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Head phones and video in/out jack
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">DV input for firewire
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">DC power plug for charging
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Viewfinder, LCD and lens
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The VCR/Camera power button-The Record Button
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The auto to manual control switch- indicated by a green rectangle on the LCD
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The Exposure Button and adjuster
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The Auto Focus button and adjuster
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The Zoom Control
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Insert and Eject a Tape
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The menu button
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Locate the tripod’s Head, Arm, Legs and base plate.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Extend legs evenly so that the tripod head will sit level to the ground. (check bubble)
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Check that latches are secure and the tripod is solid before attaching the camera.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Always set the height and level of the tripod __before__ attaching the camera.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">When attaching the camera to the tripod mounting head, make sure to lock the quick release lever before taking your hand away from the camera.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Leave the pan lever loose when not standing near the camera
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Locate and use the pan knob
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Locate and use the tilt knob
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Locate and use the pedastal knob and raise the camera to eye level.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Try panning and tilting at the same time.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Break down the tripod by removing the camera first and replacing the base plate.
 * 1) Avoid shooting into bright lights/backgrouds or your actors will be silohuetted.
 * 2) Hold the camera steady, with 2 hands and move smoothly or you'll get shakey unusable footage.
 * 3) Wait for 2 seconds after you hit the record button to start your action and record a take for at least 7 seconds. You can always trim the shot in the edit.
 * 4) Avoid pumping the zoom or zooming while you are recording. Instead use the zoom to setup your shots and then hit the record button.
 * 5) For best audio with your on-camera mic, position yourself as close to the person or object you are trying to record.