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
Camera,lightingequipmentandtripod.
General inspectionof camera
(includinglenscap,SDcard,
batteries,doesitswitchon,
etc)
Cameraworksokay,so doesSD card andbattery.Lengthcap fits
fine.
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
To remove,holdthe lenseject buttonwhile twistingthe lensanti-
clockwise.Toreplace,twistlensclockwise untilitclicksandis
secure.
Exposure 1: explaincreative
usesof aperture
The higherthe aperture the lesslightwill be inthe photo.
Exposure 2: explainside
effectsof highISO
Too much lightcanmake an image lookblurryand/oroutof
focus.
Exposure 3: explaingeneral
rule on settingshutterspeed
As a rule shutterspeedisdouble yourframe rate.
2. UAL L3 Ext DipCreative MediaProduction&Technologies
EquipmentAuditChecklist/GoodPractice –CameraVideo
Explaingoodpractice for
settinguptripod/grip
equipment/etc
Setup camera withcorrectsettingsforthe right time.Setup
tripodto desiredheight,makingsure legsare even.Screw camera
ontothe tripod.
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