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- 1. Unit 18 Cinematography LO1
- 2. What you will see in this presentation • In this presentation you will see; • 1. Types of cameras • 2. Camera mounts • 3. Sound equipment • 4. Frame rates and camera settings • 5. Camera lenses
- 3. A drone is mainly used in films for different shots of actors in scenes, these include shots like close shots and high angle shots. Drones also provide different Ariel perspectives in high angle shots; it also gives the audience a visual experience of a bird's eye view. Drones are also useful for filmmakers because they give a view in which different camera operators and helicopters can't go. You can also allow Bluetooth onto most drones. This means that you can connect things like your phone to a drone so you can see the view of the drone through your phone. You can download an app on your phone which allows you to use a drone on your phone. You can enter flight mode on a drone which means that the GPS and other positional features are disabled on the drone. This can be beneficial because it is done completely manually. You can also enter approachable flight mode which means that objects will be detected automatically by the drone, and it will either stop or dodge objects. A smartphone camera can be useful to capture in the moment content. This can be useful because of how easily accessible they are and how quick you can access your camera. This is also because of their compact size, accessibility and decent image quality. You can also find different apps with different accessories including lenses and camera stabilizes. A camcorder can be useful for high quality footage. this can range from high to ultra-high definition. They can also zoom well with built in calibrated zoom lenses and focus on the camera more with autofocuses systems. A camcorder is also used mainly for films and television shows that require high quality footage. DSLR cameras are useful because they can be versatile and can adapt easily to different lenses and attachments like tripods. They also have a high battery life so you can use them for a long time without running out of charge. They also have a high shooting speed with better autofocusing. The main advantage of a DSLR camera is their speed and responsiveness. A prosumer camera is useful because it allows more control for the camera when it comes to focus. This means that you can practice special effects like the use of depth of field. This is harder to use for automatic cameras. In basic terms, the prosumer camera allows you to access more features to the control of the user. This allows the user to make more decisions about operating the camera.
- 4. A jib is useful for getting either high shots or low shots. This is because they are difficult for a handheld camera operator to get. You can also get shots which need to move a short distance vertically or horizontally without the expense of safety issues and of putting a camera operator on a crane. It can also be used for a variety of shots such as, overhead shots and 360-degree shots. A tripod can be useful for both motion and still photography to prevent camera movement and to provide stability. They are also mainly used for slow speed exposures. I tripod is better than I handheld camera because it means there will be less blur in the video because the camera is still and isn't shaky. I tripod is also helpful because it can be adjusted in size. This is good because if you need a higher angle shot you can adjust the tripod so you can get a clear shot for higher or low angle shots. Crane shots are often used to capture emotional or suspenseful scenes, or to zoom out from the set or characters to signify the end of a film. A crane shot is also any shot from a camera mounted on a robotic crane. Cranes are also capable of lifting the camera high in the air. This means that it can do different shots that different camera mounts can't do like dollys and tripods. Dolly shots are a television and filmmaking technique that helps directors and cinematographers add depth to a scene. A camera dolly system makes it possible to achieve smooth camera movements and create cinematic effects that can bring a new layer to a film production. A slider is useful because it gives you the ability to shoot tracking shots that can be executed in a short amount of time. Sliders can also be used to create reveal shots. A reveal shot is a shot which exposes more of a scene. They also provide a smooth and stable lateral movement which makes your shot more cinematic.
- 5. Boom Poles are a common piece of sound equipment. They allow you to position the mic close to the subject the same time as staying out of the shot. It will also be out of the actor's way at the same time, and they won't be distracted by the boom pole and won't be easily distracted as it isn't in their way. They are also highly directional; this means that they pick up sound from a far distance. Microphone- A microphone is useful for picking up higher quality sound when filming still videos like vlogs and podcasts. They are usually used for picking up sound from the film and not background sound. They are mainly used in filming because you can get small variants of microphones which you can attach to an actor so you can hear them better and you can see it when they are acting.
- 6. 25 FPS- This will mean that the camera can record 25 frames in 1 second. 25 frames per second will mainly be used in standard TV shows and films as it is the most natural to the human eye. It is also the most realistic and will improve the spectator experience. 30 FPS. This means 30 frames available in one second. This is most popular for TV broadcasts and soap operas so the audience can understand more what they are viewing. This is most important for live viewing as they must report key information through visual footage. This is important as the audience need to see what they are talking about. 60 FPS- This means 60 frames are visual in one second. This setting is most popular in live sports events because it takes away the blur on the screen, so the game is easier to view. Also, 60 FPS allows the audience to view slow motion replays in a much better quality. This is important so different sport fans can see clips of the game clearer and have their own opinion on the matter. Aperture- Aperture means the width of the lens and how much light it allows in. It is measured in F/stops which means the higher the aperture, the wider the lens will be which allows the light to come through Shutter speed- Shutter speed means the speed in which the shutter closes. This means that if the shutter speed is fast then there will be less exposure to light. This means the opposite occurs so the slower the shutter speed the more exposure to light will occur. It is measured in fractions. The higher the fraction means the better the quality. ISO- ISO means the sensitivity of the camera lens changes depending on how dark or how bright the photo is. This means that the lower the ISO is the higher darker the image.
- 7. Fisheye lens- The fisheye lens allow you to create and capture a distorted view on the world. It is used in still photography and video recordings. You can also get adapters on your smartphone which enables you to capture photos using a fisheye lens on your camera. It is also easy to capture large crowds because of the quality it produces 18-55 mm lens- The 18-55 mm lens is best known for its versatility. This is because it is wide angled and is good for landscaped shots. The short-range shots range between 18-35mm. The medium range shots range between 35-50mm and the long-range shots range between 50-55mm. It is good for street view footage and portraits. Portrait lens- A portrait lens has the focal length and aperture to create good portrait photos. Despite being good for portrait lenses, you can also use other lenses for portrait shots. Macro lens- A macro lens is very useful for short distances shots and sharp shots. It is also useful when you are taking shots of short subjects. It is also useful because you can take short distances shots from a normal distance whereas other cameras would require the personnel to move closer to the subject Telephoto lens- The telephoto lens is useful for taking shots of subjects that are further away. This could be useful when you are taking photos of things that you don’t want to get close to or can make you more at ease in- front of the camera.