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LEVEL 1 Training for on location filming

 

Tripod set-up
o Foot attachment
o Height/legs
o Level
o Movement

Camera parts
o Lens
o Zoom
o Record
o Audio
o Digital vs. tape

Microphones/headphones
o Types and difference
o When to use and what type
o Parts
o Set-up
o Importance of headphones
o When to use and what type
o Parts
o Set-up
o Importance of headphones
o When to use and what type
o Parts
o Set-up
o Importance of headphones
o When to use and what type
o Parts
o Set-up
o Importance of headphones
o When to use and what type
o Parts
o Set-up
o Importance of headphones
o When to use and what type
o Parts
o Set-up
o Importance of headphones

Filming basics
o What is the main focus?
o Is it visually appealing?
o Zoom-when and why
o Rule of thirds
o Headroom
o Camera shake
o Moving the camera while attached to tripod
o White balance v. Automatic white balance
o Capturing audio

Need to do before checking out a camera from RCCA
• Display knowledge of level and basic setup of the camera
• Demonstrate basic camera skills
• Explain rule of thirds and headroom

The Setting of the Event
Where is the event?  Do I know how to get there?
o Plan ahead
o Be early
o If you can’t find something, ask for help
o Ask permission (if necessary), sign release (if necessary)

•Main action/speaker?
• Do I need a microphone?  What kind?
• What kind of movement is there?
• Is there enough room for tripod, bags, etc.?
• Will I be able to run on battery or will I need to bring a power cord?
• Am I near an outlet?
• What is the light like?  Is it backlit, frontal lit?

Types of Events
• Speaker
o Do I have a clear, unobstructed view?
o Is there a podium?
o Setting up the shot
o Will they be demonstrating anything?
o Audio quality
o Microphones
o Crowd noise/talking
o Tops of heads/walk-bys
• Sports
o Set up in a place where you can capture all the action
o Do I have a clear, unobstructed view?
o Am I in anyone’s way?
o Follow the ball/action
o Zooming
o Scoreboards
o Commentating
o Audio quality
o Microphones
o Crowd noise/talking
o Windows
o Wind
o Camera shake/over-the-shoulder filming
• Event-no main speaker (concert, play, ribbon cutting, etc.)
o Do I have a clear, unobstructed view?
o How many people are the focus?
o Will there be movement?
o Setting up the shot
o Audio quality
o Microphones
o Crowd noise/talking
o Tops of heads/walk-bys
o Zooming

Need to do before before checking out a camera from RCCA
• Demonstrate knowledge of set-up for each situation
• Understand core concepts