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
Cannon700D
General inspectionof camera
(includinglenscap,SDcard,
batteries,doesitswitchon,
etc)
Camerabatterycharged, lenscap on,SD card working,and
camera fullyfunctional.
Setup inmenu(tickto
indicate understandingwhen
youhave done this)
Resolution/image size/format/fps Done
Setimage meteringtoManual Done
Audioset-upmanual/auto Done
Format card Done
Format setto PAL Done
Setup on camera(to indicate
understandingandyouhave
done this)
Setto Manual FilmingMode Done
Can change shutterspeed Done
Can change aperture Done
Can change ISO Done
Can metershotfor exposure Done
SetWhite Balance up appropriate toscene Done
Use manual focus Done
Use magnificationtoassistmanual focusing Done
Lenschange over – howdo
youremove andreplace a
lens?Describe inbox
Pressthe release buttonwhichisplacedonthe frontof the
camera andtwistlensto the leftandpull,the lensshouldmake a
clicknoise andfeel fairlyloosewhenbeingreleasedbeforebeing
twistedout.
Exposure 1: explaincreative
usesof aperture
You can use aperture to helpyoufocusonitemsup close whilst
havingthe backgroundblurred,thiscanbe usedin manywayslike
makingthe viewerfocusonanobject.
Exposure 2: explainside
effectsof highISO
Side effectsof ahighISO can be that it will make low lightareas
lookgrainy(noisy) if notsetcorrectlyforthe lightinginthe
environment.
Exposure 3: explaingeneral
rule on settingshutterspeed
Setshutterspeedtodouble the frame rate.

2. UAL L3 Ext DipCreative MediaProduction&Technologies
EquipmentAuditChecklist/GoodPractice –CameraVideo
Explaingoodpractice for
settinguptripod/grip
equipment/etc
Setup tripodby extendingthe legstoyourdesiredlengthand
make sure two legsare facingback to youand one legfacedin
frontof the lensthisgivesthe tripodextrastabilitysothatthe
camera doesn’tfall forward.Once setupsafely andstable youcan
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
Extensiontask:
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