The document provides instructions and photos for setting up and using three pieces of video equipment: a tripod to keep the camera steady, a microphone to record audio, and the camera itself. It explains the basic functions and components of each tool, such as using the tripod legs to adjust height, inserting the microphone cable into camera ports, and turning on the camera with the green button. Finally, it introduces Final Cut as the editing software used to combine clips and produce the final video.

1. EQUIPMENT
EVALUATION
- Natalia Dominguez -

2. TRIPOD
The tripod is a piece of equipment which is
used during filming in order to keep the video
camera steady with no sudden movements or
shaking.
This is the camera
plate, this is used
to keep the
camera secure in
place, preventing
it from falling and
damaging.
You press this
down in order
to keep the legs
steady – it also
allows you to
adjust height.
This is the final
look of the
tripod once all
the procedures
have been
completed.
This is how the
tripod should look
when adjusting the
height.

3. MICROPHONE
The microphone is used to input
sound into the video whilst
recording.
It allows you to focus on certain
sounds & is one of the most crucial
pieces of equipment when creating a
video.
Once the microphone is set up you
should insert the cable end into the
camera slot in which there are both
microphone and headphone ports.
This is the connection
of the microphone
and boompole – the
boompole allows you
to hold the
microphone steady

4. CAMERA
This is the most important aspect of recording
as it is the only piece of equipment which
allows you to input a visual context.
To turn on
camera use
the green
button and
slide it.
In order for
the camera
to work you
must slide
the battery
into the
battery port.
To open the
cassette port
you must
slide the
button and
pull out the
pocket.
When the port
opens DO NOT
PUSH the
cassette
pocket, simply
wait for it to
open
automatically.
Slot in the
cassette and
close the
pocket –
remember
do not
push!

5. FINAL CUT
Viewing windows – allows you too
see your clips and what you’re doing.
Final cut is the programme which is used to edit clips and produce the final
outcome of the video.
All your
clip
files
are
located
here
Clip
files
Audio files
Tools –
includes cut,
crop etc