The past two week we have been in the media suite at school learning how do use a video camera. we managed to get out a test the cameras out by filming small scenes. we first learned how to set up the tripod and how to fit the camera onto the tripod correctly!. Once we got the camera onto the tripod we learned how to bubble the tripod so we could get a good level of balance. with the camera we learned the camera operation and functions. we learnt about timecode, which is how long you record for. then we learnt about white-balancing which is getting the correct light and exposure levels. We then learnt about focusing, we started by in class room focusing on objects on the other side of the room. There are different benefits of tripod shots as well as handheld shots such as you can get it be completly still and also you can be very precise with your shots. with handheld you canj get some amazing effects of tension and suspense for example.
We then went onto different types of camera shots. this helped us to learn the different ways of filming and imagrey. we had make a composition of work that included spacing and framing. We learnt about the rule of thirds. for example not to break the 180 degree rule. we started filming we learned the key words. such as 'Stand by, Standing by, Turn over, Turning over, Lead in, Action!, Lead out, Cut' this was very fun!.
On the first time filming i made the mistake of breaking the 180 degree rule whilst doing a over the shoulder shot. but apart from that there were no other mistakes!.
The change of going from a still camera to a video camera wasnt to bad due to it not being that different although there was a live picture contantly, the levels of exposure and shutter speed and aperture didn't put me off. i really enjoyed it because was fun and very interesting!
