This document provides an equipment audit checklist and guidelines for using camera/video equipment. It includes instructions for inspecting the equipment, setting up menus and formats, adjusting camera settings like shutter speed, aperture and ISO. It also describes how to change lenses and explains creative uses of aperture, side effects of high ISO, and general rules for setting shutter speed. The checklist aims to ensure proper use and understanding of equipment before and during filming.

1. UAL L3 Ext DipCreative MediaProduction&Technologies
EquipmentAuditChecklist/GoodPractice –CameraVideo
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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. There is
a big buttonthat unlocksthe lensandthenyoutwistitoff to
remove 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.