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 :''Part of the [[:Category:Tutorials|tutorial]] on [[Camera Operation|Camera Operation]]
-Remember to use the [[bookings]] system well in advance to book out all your equipment and/or the use of the [[Studio]] or [[Control Room]], and to '''sign the equipment out''' on the sheet by the pigeonholes.
+Remember to use the [[bookings]] system well in advance to book out all your equipment and/or the use of the [[Studio]] or [[Control Room]], the booking will be approved by tech or the studio manager. If your request is urgent and you have not received confirmation message the relevant people on slack.
 '''''All camera operators must be camera trained by an appropriate officer''''' - usually the [[hist:Production Director|Production Director]], but all [[hist:officers|officers]] should be able to help. This assures you will film usable footage and that our cameras are in safe hands.
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 == Things to take if shooting outside the Studio ==
-{{Outofdate}}
-* '''Camera''' - the [[Sony HVR-HD1000E]] HD cameras are stored in the grey cabinet next to the Studio [[Strand 200+|lighting desk]]. Remember to take a suitable bag, and secure them properly.
-::<small>Two SD [[Canon XM2]] DV cameras are stored in silver flight cases ('DV1' and 'DV2') on the shelves in the studio, but are almost never used these days as they're SD.</small>
-* '''Battery''' - in the ''Charged'' box by the [[Computing:Station PCs|edit PCs]] in the Control Room. Place on the chargers when you're finished.
+* '''Camera''' - Normally for recorded content (reports etc) use the Canon C100 (stored in the main shelving unit in the studio in a black, marked flight case). A selection of lenses and the necessary equipment should be in the case too. If they are not, please contact the tech team.
-* '''Tape''' - HDV [[tapes]] are located above the edit PC desk, each one lasts ~60 minutes. You must write on the paper insert that you used the tape - so they can be traced, and disposed of once they're worn out.
+For OB and other Live work, use the Panasonic AGAC90s, stored in their respective bags under the table beside the studio door.
-::<small>There are also DV tapes in the left column of the same rack. They can be used to record HD in a pinch, but they're intended for SD - don't use them if you can avoid it.</small>
-;Optional
+* '''Battery''' - in the ''Charged'' box by the [[Computing:Station PCs|edit PCs]] in the Control Room or on the table by the studio door. Place on the chargers when you're finished. Remember to use the correct battery for the correct camera.
+* '''SD Cards''' - On the shelf above the editing desks (edit 1 and 2). Make sure to offload your footage as soon as possible after finishing shooting and then format the card '''in the camera''' before replacing the card in the SD box.
+;Additional
 * '''[[tripods|Tripod]]''' - Check if it has its quick release plate on the head (they often accidentally get left on cameras), otherwise it's useless! Tripods are kept by the door to the studio, under the shelves.
-* '''External [[microphones|Microphone]]''' - Essential for recording individual voices in noisy environments, or recording interviews outside. Remember external microphones record in mono (not stereo), and don't forget a microphone cable (XLR to 3.5mm stereo jack).
+* '''External [[microphones|Microphone]]''' - Essential for recording sound. If interviewing, use a Dynamic hand held microphone with YSTV branded clip and muffler. Rifle microphones are also useful for on camera mounting and getting general location sound. Remember to take at least 1 long enough XLR cable to attach the microphone to the camera or external audio recorder.
-* '''[[White balance card]]/plain paper''' - If shooting in a location where there is not a white reference point, an 18% grey card will be needed to white balance the shot. We have several, contact the [[hist:Production Director|Production Director]]. To use, hold it under the same light as your subjects, aim the camera and activate the Custom White Balance in the camera menu. In a pinch, a sheet of white paper will do.
+* '''[[White balance card]]/plain paper''' - If shooting in a location where there is not a white reference point, a bounce or reflector is required to correctly white balance. We have several, contact the [[hist:Production Director|Production Director]]. To use, hold it under the same light as your subjects, aim the camera and activate the Custom White Balance in the camera menu. In a pinch, a sheet of white paper will do.
 ::If you can't white balance on location, don't worry. Set the camera's white balance to Indoor or Outdoor, whichever looks best - but keep it consistent. Even if the balance isn't perfect, you can easily adjust all the footage in one go during the edit. Never leave White Balance on Auto - it'll be set differently every time you record a shot.
-* '''Headphones''' - to check sound is recording properly, particularly if the recording input level is manually set.
+* '''Headphones''' - to check sound is recording properly, particularly if the recording input level is manually set. Don't use the editing ones if at all possible, or without telling someone.
 == Composing a shot ==