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
The camera comesin a camera bag,whichhelpstokeepsthe
camera fromgettingdamaged.Alsoalenscap to protectthe lens
frombeingscratchedor broken.
Bookingthe camerawill make sure thatyou are able touse the
camera andhave time to use it.
General inspectionof camera
(includinglenscap,SDcard,
batteries,doesitswitchon,
etc)
The camera turns onstraightaway.
SD card is emptyandall worksin the camera.
Lenscap fitson the camera and workseffectively
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 magnificationto assistmanual focusing Done
Lenschange over – howdo
youremove andreplace a
lens?Describe inbox
There isa buttonas the side of the lensif youpressthat and
gentlytwistthe lensthenitremovesthe lens.
To put the lensbackon you have to pushthe buttonand twistthe
lensbackon.
Exposure 1: explaincreative
usesof aperture
You are able toindicate how muchlightyouletintoa photo or
video,tobe creative withityoucan as you can use it to create
focusfor the audience.
Exposure 2: explainside
effectsof highISO
Too much lightcouldgetintothe photo/videostoppingthe focus
and makingita lot brighterandnot as focused,thisside effect
may ruinyourproject.
Exposure 3: explaingeneral
rule on settingshutterspeed
Shutterspeedisdouble yourframe rate.
2. UAL L3 Ext DipCreative MediaProduction&Technologies
EquipmentAuditChecklist/GoodPractice –CameraVideo
Explaingoodpractice for
settinguptripod/grip
equipment/etc
Setup a tripodand put the camera on,for practice move the
camera aroundand take photosto getpractice of the movement
and differentthingsyoucando.
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
