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
The purpose of bookingthe kitisso that you can have a settime
to be able to filmwhatyouneedandalsoknow that the
equipmentyouneedwillbe there foryou.
General inspectionof camera
(includinglenscap,SDcard,
batteries,doesitswitchon,
etc)
Checkingif everythingisworkingandnothingisdamagedor
brokenbefore yougoand use it.
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
understandingand youhave
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 – howdo
youremove andreplace a
lens?Describe inbox
You line upthe two-white/reddotswitheachotherandthen
twistthe lenstill youheara clickmeaningitisin properly. You
twistthe lenstothe lefttoremove it,make sure youaren’t
holdingthe zoomcause youcan damage it.
Exposure 1: explaincreative
usesof aperture
It createsa cinematiceffectbecause itmakesthe audience focus
on the certainperson/objectinfocus.
Exposure 2: explainside
effectsof highISO
The image will looksofterandif youhave a highISO a lotof light
will be capturedsothe image will become verybrightif youdon’t
use it inproperconditions.Alsothere isalotmore noise inyour
picture.
Exposure 3: explaingeneral
rule on settingshutterspeed
Your shutterspeedisdouble yourframe rate.
2. UAL L3 Ext DipCreative MediaProduction&Technologies
EquipmentAuditChecklist/GoodPractice –CameraVideo
Explaingoodpractice for
settinguptripod/grip
equipment/etc
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
Rate yourconfidence level
afterauditand discussion 1 2 3 4 5
Extension task:
If you are still notconfidentinusingdifferentaspectsof the camera,suchas focus,exposure,white
balance or the side effectsof highISO,etc,use thissectiontoprovide some visual examplesthatyou
have createdduringthissession
