Image and Sound
An Introduction to Videography
Equipment
- 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
Cameras : Panasonic vs Sony
- Manuel functions available
- White balance, focus,
exposure
- Microphone input
- Headphone input
- Manuel functions available
- White balance, focus,
exposure
- Touch screen
Camera : Panasonic vs Sony
Sound Quality: PANASONIC
- You can connect a wireless
lapel
- You can check the sound
quality during the recording
Integrated Microphone vs Lapel Microphone
Integrated Microphone
Lapel Microphone
Camera : Panasonic vs Sony
You must always check the sound quality prior to
filming!!!
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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 : Settings
Re-install the original settings
PANASONIC
In recording mode:
MENU – » ADVANCE – » Initial Set – » ON
SONY
Stylo – » RESET button on the side
Camera : Settings
OTHER SETTINGS
PANASONIC
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
Camera : Positioning
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsDtiHRbFDk
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
Camera : Framing
RULE OF THIRDS
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Assures that there is harmony and balance in the composition of the
image.
•
Makes the image more dynamic and prevents it from static
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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
RULE OF THIRDS
Camera : Framing
SCALE
Camera : Framing
SCALE
Camera : Framing
The position of the camera and the interviewee
Camera : Framing
The position of the camera and the interviewee
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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
Camera : Lighting
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
Basic Rules
•
Never put the light source behind the interviewee
•
Try to have a light source that is more diffused then direct
Camera : Lighting
For the best control, use manuel features (intermiterntly)
- Opening/Shutter speed/Sensitivity (ISO)
- White balance
- Skin tone
Timecode
• Time indicator associated with the video image
• hh:mm:ss:ii
(hour : minutes : seconds : images)
•e.g. 00:27:31:08
Timecode
Timecode
• To avoid breaking the timecode
- BLACKEN THE CASETTE
OR
-AVOID REPLAYING THE TAPE
Mini DV Cassettes
Digital Video Cassettes LABLE
• Name of Project
• Date of Interview
• Interviewee
• Interviewer
• Videographer
• Language
NOTES
1.
Recharge your two batteries at home, prior to the interview
2.
Play with the camera before you shoot the interview
3.
Make sure that all the equipment before you shoot the interview
4.
Set up the camera near a source of light
5.
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
7.
Avoid back lighting
8.
Set up the tripod (use the water indicator to make sure the
camera is leveled)
9.
Set up the camera
10. Unpack all the miniDVs before starting to record
11. Place the camera in from of the interviewee
12. Place the camera at eye level with the interviewee
13. Make sure to have a 16:9 ratio rather than a 4:3 ratio.
14. Choose the best settings
15. Test the sound
CONTACT
PAUL TOM
paulshtom@gmail.com