Camera workshop 1

On Monday 17th Jan we had a camera workshop with our first insight on how the cameras work, how to set them up and much more. 

We were shown how to set up the tri pods and how to raise and lower them. This in included stabilising the tri pods otherwise known as bubbling (where you loosen a bit underneath the mount and then level it out to a sprit level to make sure the shot is level, and then tighten the bit back up from underneath the mount) to hold it still.

We were then shown how to mount the camera (Black Magic 4K Mini URSA) by pressing a button on the left hand side of the tri pod to let the camera slide onto the mount, then tighten the camera on by tightening up this bit on the right hand side of the tri pod.

We were then shown how to turn on the camera and how to set up the white balancing for the lighting conditions that you are in. (pressing WB on the touch screen and then selecting the right preset for the type of light).

Focusing and zooming was then demonstrated. This is done by zooming all the way in with the ring furthest away from us and then focusing with the closest ring (this depends on the lens, this one was a 18mm to 300mm Nikon lens). Then zoom back out to the shot we want.

We used the 'yours' and 'mine' rule to prevent expensive equipment being dropped and damaged. it is used when giving the item to another person or receiving it. When receiving the item you say 'mine' when it is in full control of you and then when giving it you say 'yours' when you are about to let go of it.

At the end of the workshop Matt said strike the kit (clear up all of the equipment and put it back in their boxes and bags).