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Image and Sound

Image and Sound. An Introduction to Videography. - Camera batteries (2) power supply unit Tripod and Power Adaptor (Find the right adaptor) Headphones K7 mini-dv Wireless Lapel microphone Transmitter with microphone Receiver with headphone. Equipment.

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Image and Sound

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  1. Image and Sound An Introduction to Videography

  2. - Camera • batteries (2) • power supply unit • Tripod and Power Adaptor (Find the right adaptor) • Headphones • K7 mini-dv • Wireless Lapel microphone • Transmitter with microphone • Receiver with headphone Equipment

  3. Cameras : Panasonic vs Sony • Manuel functions available • White balance, focus, exposure • Touch screen • Manuel functions available • White balance, focus, exposure • Microphone input • Headphone input

  4. Sound Quality: PANASONIC • You can connect a wireless lapel • You can check the sound quality during the recording Camera : Panasonic vs Sony

  5. Integrated Microphone vs Lapel Microphone Lapel Microphone Integrated Microphone

  6. You must always check the sound quality prior to filming!!! • Do a test of your recording • 1. Once the camera is in place, start recording • 2. Ask the interviewee to tell you about their day • 3. After a minute, stop recording • 4. Rewind the tape and list • 5. Make the necessary adjustments Camera : Panasonic vs Sony

  7. Re-install the original settings Camera : Settings PANASONIC In recording mode: MENU – » ADVANCE – » Initial Set – » ON SONY Stylo – » RESET button on the side

  8. OTHER SETTINGS PANASONIC Camera : Settings AUTO – Leave as is. MENU – » BASIC – » REC SPEED – » SP – » BASIC – » WIND CUT – » ON – » ADVANCE – » CINEMA – » ON – » SETUP – » AUDIO REC – » 16 bits SONY BEEB – OFF REC MODE - SP AUDIO MODE – 16 bits

  9. Camera : Positioning http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsDtiHRbFDk

  10. Camera : Position • The camera has to be at eye level with the interviewee • The tripod so the camera is at the same height as the interviewee’s eyes • Avoid high angle and low angle shots

  11. RULE OF THIRDS • Assures that there is harmony and balance in the composition of the image. • Makes the image more dynamic and prevents it from static • Place important elements of the image in one third of the frame, where the lines cross. This will emphasis to the viewer, where they should direct their gaze. Camera : Framing

  12. RULE OF THIRDS Camera : Framing

  13. SCALE Camera : Framing

  14. SCALE Camera : Framing

  15. The position of the camera and the interviewee Camera : Framing

  16. Camera : Framing The position of the camera and the interviewee • Avoid placing the interviewee directly in front of a wall • It is better to choose a more interesting background for the interview, one that convery something about who the interviewee is as a person. • e.g.: dinner room, living room • Pay attention to the colours and patters of the interviewee’s clothes e.g.: if the interviewee is wearing green, avoid putting them in front of something green

  17. Basic Rule • Have a light source • Ideally use natural light • Have the light face the interviee or place it at a 45 degree angle from the interviewee Camera : Lighting

  18. Camera : Lighting • Basic Rules • Never put the light source behind the interviewee • Try to have a light source that is more diffused then direct

  19. Camera : Lighting • For the best control, use manuel features (intermiterntly) • - Opening/Shutter speed/Sensitivity (ISO) • White balance • Skin tone

  20. Time indicator associated with the video image • hh:mm:ss:ii (hour : minutes : seconds : images) • e.g. 00:27:31:08 Timecode

  21. Timecode

  22. Timecode • To avoid breaking the timecode • - BLACKEN THE CASETTE • OR • -AVOID REPLAYING THE TAPE

  23. Mini DV Cassettes Digital Video Cassettes LABLE • Name of Project • Date of Interview • Interviewee • Interviewer • Videographer • Language

  24. Recharge your two batteries at home, prior to the interview Play with the camera before you shoot the interview Make sure that all the equipment before you shoot the interview Set up the camera near a source of light Set up the camera far away from external noises that might interfere with the filming (e.g. fridge, air conditioner) 6. Ask the interviewee, if possible, if they can turn of the ringer of their home and mobile phones. NOTES

  25. Avoid back lighting Set up the tripod (use the water indicator to make sure the camera is leveled) Set up the camera Unpack all the miniDVs before starting to record Place the camera in from of the interviewee Place the camera at eye level with the interviewee Make sure to have a 16:9 ratio rather than a 4:3 ratio. Choose the best settings Test the sound NOTES

  26. CONTACT PAUL TOM paulshtom@gmail.com

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