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== Things to take if shooting outside the Studio ==
== Things to take if shooting outside the Studio ==


'''* A suitable camera''' - the large HD cameras are better quality and look professional, these are stored in large black bags, in the grey cupboard next to the studio lighting desk. The DV Canon cameras are more portable and less obtrusive, these are stored in silver flight cases on the shelves in the studio.
* '''A suitable camera''' - the large HD cameras are better quality and look professional, these are sometimes stored in a large black bag, on tripods in the studio, or in the grey cupboard next to the studio lighting desk. The DV Canon cameras are more portable and less obtrusive, these are stored in silver flight cases ('DV1' and 'DV2') on the shelves in the studio.


'''* Battery''' - these should be left on charge from the last use. All chargers are located on the edit PC desk.
* '''Battery''' - these should be left on charge from the last use. All chargers are located on the edit PC desk.


'''* Tape''' - DV tapes can be used for recording in HD or in DV. Some YSTV tapes are aged and faulty, if you have time eb sure to check the playback. The tapes are located above the edit PC desk.
* '''Tape''' - DV tapes can be used for recording in HD or in DV. Some YSTV tapes are aged and faulty, if you have time be sure to check the playback. The tapes are located above the edit PC desk.




''Optional''
''Optional''


'''* Tripod''' - Check if it has its quick release, otherwise it's useless! Tripods are kept by the door to the studio, under the shelves.
* '''Tripod''' - Check if it has its quick release (they often accidentally get left on cameras), otherwise it's useless! Tripods are kept by the door to the studio, under the shelves.


'''* External Microphone''' - Essential for recording individual voices in noisy environments, or recording interviews outside. Remember external microphones record in mono (not stereo).
* '''External Microphone''' - Essential for recording individual voices in noisy environments, or recording interviews outside. Remember external microphones record in mono (not stereo).


'''* White paper''' - If shooting in a location where there is not a white reference point, a sheet of paper will be needed to white balance the shot.
* '''White paper''' - If shooting in a location where there is not a white reference point, a sheet of paper will be needed to white balance the shot.


'''* Headphones''' - to check sound is recording properly, particularly if sound is manually set.
* '''Headphones''' - to check sound is recording properly, particularly if sound is manually set.


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