DSLR Workshop Camera Audit
- 1. UAL L3 Ext DipCreative MediaProduction&Technologies EquipmentAuditChecklist/GoodPractice –CameraVideo Rate yourconfidence level BEFORE audit 1 2 3 4 5 Descriptionof kit& purpose of bookingkit e.g.camera,studiofilming - Camera,tripod,SDcard and battery. It’simportantto bookthe kit sothat you can be able to use it on the day that you’re intenttouse it.The kit mightnotbe available if don’tbook,the studiocan be fullybookedaswell. General inspectionof camera (includinglenscap,SDcard, batteries,doesitswitchon, etc) Make sure that the camera isworkingbefore using.Checkif the SD card has enoughmemoryforwhatyou’re intenttofilmor take.Alsocheckif the batteryis chargedor you won’tbe able to do absolutelynothingwiththe camera. Setup inmenu(tickto indicate understandingwhen youhave done this) Resolution/image size/format/fps Setimage meteringtoManual Audioset-upmanual/auto Format card Format setto PAL Setup on camera(to indicate understandingandyouhave done this) Setto Manual FilmingMode Can change shutterspeed Can change aperture Can change ISO Can metershotfor exposure SetWhite Balance up appropriate toscene Use manual focus Use magnificationtoassistmanual focusing Lenschange over – how do youremove andreplace a lens?Describe inbox Clickingonthe lensrelease nexttothe focusmode switchand carefullytake itfromthe camera. Exposure 1: explaincreative usesof aperture The aperture helpswiththe focus.It’sa commandthat will dictate the lightthat isenteringthroughandthe depthonthe field.Itwill helpthe camerafocus ona specificitem. Exposure 2: explainside effectsof highISO Thisallowschangingthe sensibilityof the camera’ssensortolight. But while changing the valuesitcanmake the image blurryor noisy. Exposure 3: explaingeneral rule on settingshutterspeed The shutterspeedcatcheshow quicklythe frame iscaptured.It’s goodfor shootingslow motionbutonce youchange itmight affectthe lightmakingthe image dark.
- 2. UAL L3 Ext DipCreative MediaProduction&Technologies EquipmentAuditChecklist/GoodPractice –CameraVideo Explaingoodpractice for settinguptripod/grip equipment/etc Once youbookyour equipmentitwillbe givingyouplentytime to experiment,it’simportanttosettingupthe tripodasit will be makingsure that the camera isstable andin the positionthatyou intenttouse.If not sure withthe equipmentthere are some tutorialsonline thatare there tohelp. Additional information.You can use thisspace to write additional information regardinganyspecialist settings/setup/etcthatyou may encounter– e.g.settingupFPSfor intendedslow motionshots, usingnon-standardgrip equipment,etc I founditeasiertotake pictureswithatripodbecause ithelpsthe image lookmore professional.AnotheraspectthatIfoundhelpful while usingcameraina studioisto change the lightusingthe maindial whichI believe thatitmakessuchdifference specially whenshootinginadark backgroundor place. Rate yourconfidence level afterauditand discussion 1 2 3 4 5