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:''Part of the [[:Category:Tutorials|tutorial]] on [[Camera Operation|Camera Operation]] | :''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 | 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. | '''''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 == | == Things to take if shooting outside the Studio == | ||
* ''' | * '''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. | ||
For OB and other Live work, use the Panasonic AGAC90s, stored in their respective bags under the table beside the studio door. | |||
; | * '''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. | |||
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* '''[[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. | * '''[[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 | * '''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, | * '''[[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. | ::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 == | == Composing a shot == | ||
