| Camera
Tips |
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| CAMERA |
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| Director |
The
Camera Operator is the Director's right hand, and therefore has a responsibility
to capture the director's artistic vision of the project. If the
Director and Camera Operator are same person, there must be an Assistant
Director to run the set. |
| Protect
the Camera |
Keep
it out of direct sunlight by using an umbrella or other shading device. |
| Exteriors
(outside locations) |
Camera
Operator has back to sun |
| No
White |
No
white clothing on actors, avoid shooting against white backgrounds and
against white lights in ceilings. |
| View
Playback & Critique |
Look
for technical flaws in the scene and listen for audio flaws as well. |
| Smooth
Movement |
Pre-plan
your shots. Use a variety of shots, establish points of view.
Get closer, avoid zooming in and out too quickly or too often. |
| Date/Time
Stamp |
Make sure
it is off before you roll tape! |
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| AUDIO |
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| Headphones |
Worn
by Camera Operator at all times |
| Built-in
Microphone |
Audio
Level on Camera, Boost it |
| External
Microphone |
In
central location cabled to Camera |
| Exterior
Location |
Beware
of background noise that will ruin the take |
| Bottom
Line |
If
we can't hear the dialog we've got a big problem. |
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| LIGHTING |
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| Exterior
Action |
Actors
face sun or light source |
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Camera
Operator has back to sun |
| Interior
Action |
Actors
face light source |
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Camera
Operator has back to light source |
| Light
your Set and Actors |
Improve
image and color quality. |
| LCD
Panel |
Image
may appear brighter than it actually is. |
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