This document is a checklist for auditing camera video equipment and ensuring good practice when booking and using camera kits. It includes items to check such as batteries, storage cards, and camera functions. The checklist covers set up and configuration of settings like resolution, frame rate, audio settings, and format. It also addresses proper use of manual controls for exposure including shutter speed, aperture, ISO as well as white balance and focus. Guidelines are provided for using equipment like tripods correctly and potential side effects of settings. Space is given after to rate confidence level and provide examples of techniques learned.

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
General inspectionof camera
(includinglenscap,SDcard,
batteries,doesitswitchon,
etc)
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
understandingandyou have
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
Exposure 1: explaincreative
usesof aperture
Exposure 2: explainside
effectsof highISO
Exposure 3: explaingeneral
rule on settingshutterspeed

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
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