Thursday, April 18, 2013

Camera Notes

CAMERA NOTES
Today you will be taking notes on Focus Statements and Camera Techniques


1. What is a Focus Statement? Define
A few words that descirbe the story
2. Why do we need a Focus Statement?
To draw attention to the viewers
3. Give an example of a Focus Statement sentence.
Girls make their dresses for homecoming.
4. Give an example of a Focus Statement in 3 words: (Subject-Verb-Object)
Girls make dresses


5. What are the 6 Essential Equipment items you need with you when shooting an interview?
camera, tripod, microphone, headphones, batteries, media


6. Why is a tripod important? 
keeps the video from being shaky
7. The Tripod is my _friend_
8. Define: Pan
move horizontally
9. Define: Tilt
move virtically
10. Why are headphones important?
Cant fix it after it is recorded; microphone makes the sound clear


11. Why is it important to TEST YOUR EQUIPMENT BEFORE YOU GO ON SHOOT!
You wont be able to tell the story/record without all the equipment needed


12. Define Wide shot:
Setting and surrounding

13. Why do we need a wide shot?
To establish the location

14. Define Medium shot:
less setting, more detail

15. Why do we need a medium shot?
focus on specific area

16. Define a tight shot.
close up

17. Why do we need a tight shot?
show lots of detail

18. What is a sequence?

19. Why do we need a sequence?



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