1. UAL L3 Ext DipCreative MediaProduction&Technologies
EquipmentAuditChecklist/GoodPractice –CameraVideo
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Descriptionof kit& purpose of
bookingkit
e.g.camera,studiofilming
Takingkitsuch as Camera,Tripodand Lightingoutfor filming
clips.
General inspectionof camera
(includinglenscap,SDcard,
batteries,doesitswitchon,
etc)
Setup inmenu(tickto
indicate understandingwhen
youhave done this)
Resolution/image size/format/fps
Setimage meteringtoManual YES
Audioset-upmanual/auto YES
Format card
Format setto PAL
Setup on camera(to indicate
understandingandyouhave
done this)
Setto Manual FilmingMode YES
Can change shutterspeed
Can change aperture
Can change ISO YES
Can metershotfor exposure
SetWhite Balance up appropriate toscene YES
Use manual focus YES
Use magnificationtoassistmanual focusing
Lenschange over – howdo
youremove andreplace a
lens?Describe inbox
Exposure 1: explaincreative
usesof aperture
Aperture isthe use of exposure,the higherthe aperture,the
more lightenteringthe camera,the lowerthe aperture the less
lightentering.Loweraperture canbe usedtocreate depth, where
as higherap can be usedfor low lightscenarios.
Exposure 2: explainside
effectsof highISO
Grainyimage inpostproduction. ISO100 isgenerallythe standard.
Exposure 3: explaingeneral
rule on settingshutterspeed
2. UAL L3 Ext DipCreative MediaProduction&Technologies
EquipmentAuditChecklist/GoodPractice –CameraVideo
Explaingoodpractice for
settinguptripod/grip
equipment/etc
To beginwith,lookatyour equipmentandmake sure itsnot
damaged,andif it is,to letthe technicianknow,orfinda
temporaryfix soit will workwell forthe time being.
If usinga tripod,pull the legsawayfromeachother,inan equal
distance soit islevel.Adjustthe tripodfeethow needed.Then,
remove the quickrelease plate,andscrew itto the bottomof the
camera,insuringnotto to damage it inthe process,andsnap it
back to the top of the tripod.Once the camerais securelyfixedto
the tripod,youcan use the tripodhandle toangle itinthe
directionyouwant.If youwant itto be at a perfect90 degree
horizontal angle,ensurethatthe bubble withinthe greencircle is
inthe centre.
Additional information.You
can use this space to write
additional information
regardinganyspecialist
settings/setup/etcthatyou
may encounter–
e.g.settingupFPSfor
intendedslow motionshots,
usingnon-standardgrip
equipment,etc
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