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- Page 1 Camcorder Battle Creek Area Community Television 70 West Michigan Ave., Suite 112 • Battle Creek, MI 49017 • (269) 968-3633 • http://accessvision.tv...
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Page 2: Attaching The Ac Power Adapter
The camcorder is a Sony model VX-2100. It records to the MiniDV digital tape format. The VX-2100 offers both automatic and manual adjustment features, making it both easy to use and capable of producing excellent, professional-quality results. The camera can run on either AC power or battery power. -
Page 3: Inserting A Cassette
Notes on battery life: A fully-charged battery will last approximately 300 minutes of continuous use. This will vary depending on usage, i.e. how much zooming, ejecting tape, stop/start recording, etc. Inserting a cassette 1. Make sure power is supplied to the camera. 2. - Page 4 Photograpy Basics EXPOSURE: the amount of light entering the camera, controlled by the IRIS. FOCUS: point at which objects in front of the lens form a sharp image. Focus is determined by the distance between the lens and the subject. WHITE BALANCE: adjusts the color of the image.
- Page 5 Manually adjusting focus In AUTO mode, the focus may change erratically as subjects move toward or away from the lens. To alleviate this, set the focus manually: 1. Slide FOCUS down to MANUAL. 2. Zoom all the way in on your subject and turn the focus ring until a sharp image appears.
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Page 6: Adjusting The Recording Level
Manually adjusting audio The same concepts for AUTO vs. MANUAL settings apply to audio: AUTO will get you acceptable results in most cases, but MANUAL is better once you are comfortable with the camera and want the most professional results. To change the recording level to manual: 1. -
Page 7: External Microphones
External Microphones While the camcorder has a built-in microphone, the more distance between the camera and the sub- ject, the worse the sound will be picked up; the closer the microphone is to the sound source, the better the sound will be recorded. Using an external microphone allows you to place the mic much closer to the sound source and get better sound. -
Page 8: Setting Up The Tripod
Setting up the tripod 1. Extend the legs as necessary. Make sure all legs are tightened sufficiently. Check the bubble level to ensure the tripod is straight, adjust the appropriate legs to level. 2. Remove the mounting plate and attach it to the bottom of the camera, making sure it is tight. 3. - Page 9 Tripod controls Tilt lock: must be loosened to perform tilting. Tilt drag: controls the amount of resistance on the tilt. Pan lock: must be loosened to perform panning. Pan drag: controls the amount of resistance on the pan. Column lock: must be loosened to elevate or lower camera. Pedestal crank: elevates or lowers camera.
- Page 10 Camera Shots Extreme Wide (Long) Shot Medium Wide (Long) Shot Wide Shot Medium Shot Medium Close Up Close Up Lead Room or Nose Room Extreme Close Up Head Room Three Shot Rule Of Thirds Two Shot Imagine the screen is divided into a 3 x 3 grid.
- Page 11 Lighting Any kind of photography, especially video, requires lots of light. The more light you can provide on what you’re shooting, the better it will look and the easier it will be to shoot. While it is not always appropriate to use extra lights, it is strongly recommended to use at least one light for any interior shooting in small- to medium-sized rooms.
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Page 12: Video Glossary
Additionally, when shooting in a large room such as a studio, a fourth light may be used. The Back- ground Light is used to create flat, even lighting on the background and to intensify the background illumination level, to balance the picture, to blend with the overall set or create a special mood. Generally, a lighting ratio of 2 to 1 is desired. - Page 13 Summary/Shooting Tips 1. Allow for plenty of slack at the head of a tape. Always record 30 seconds of footage that you will not be using at the beginning of the tape. This is because you will need pre-roll time when you edit;...
- Page 14 8. Care of equipment. Repack all the equipment carefully, checking to make sure you haven’t left any cables or accessories behind. Be sure to eject the tape from the camera before disconnecting power. Remove the battery from the camera and help us keep track of which batteries need to be charged.
- Page 15 FOOTAGE LOG PRODUCTION_______________________________________ PAGE_______ TAPE#_________ SCENE TAKE TIME SHOT DESCRIPTION COMMENTS...
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