Camera Workshop 1

Today we learned how to set up a camera using a Balck magic 4k Mini. Here is what we learned: 

Two parts of a tripod- Legs and head

-When changing the height of the tripod, start with the locks from the bottom to maintain balance

The panhandle must always go on the right-hand side

There are two breaks on the tripod head

- Tilt lock- locks the left on the right

- Pan lock- locks the up and down 

- (Both makes it hold still)

If the little yellow spirit level circle is facing you, that’s the right direction 

Bubble the tripod-

Make the bubble within the circle by twisting the bolt below the legs by a quarter turn.

 

To put the camera on the tripod:

 Make sure to say: mine/yours when passing the camera between people

Tripod shoe on the bottom of the camera.

Use locks on the tripod, to keep the head stable.

Clear the metal from the top of the tripod.

As you slide on the camera press the push button on the right-hand side

Once the camera is aligned, tighten the camera with the valve on the left-hand side. 

Make sure to have one hand on the handle on the camera

The camera is top-heavy, when removing the camera, make sure to account for this.

Slide the battery down until it clicks.

To focus the camera: 

Zoom all the way in, focus it, and then zoom out.

There are two rings on the front of the camera lens, the large ring controls zoom, and the smaller ring controls focus. 

When adjusting the exposure: 

Twist the blue button up or down around the lens to adjust the exposure.

White balance:

Man-made/ indoor lights- orange-ish colour

 Outdoor light- blue-ish color the screen used is a touch screen, adjust the white balance by setting the pre-set (dependant on location, sunny, cloudy, shady, indoor light)

Strike the equipment- put it away