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Working with a Camera

1.Exposure

The amount of light that comes through the lens

Most camcorders have automatic exposure

2.Color temperature ·"White Balance"

It is adjusting the camcorder for the different colors of light

Most camcorders have automatic white balance

3.Focus ·"Electronic Focusing Eye"

Camera focuses on the object in the center of the frame

Compose shot

Zoom in to most distant actor in shot

Zoom out to composed shot

4.Depth of Field

Point in front of actor to a point behind actor where everything is in focus

5.Lenses

Wide

Normal

Telephoto

6.Composition

Wide shot- sets the scene

Over-the-shoulder shot

Medium shot - a closer view of the scene

Medium shot with holsters

Full shot

Close-Up

7.Camera Moves

Work from the body instead of the tripod all the time

8.Color

Red and blaze orange tend to "bleed" or smear

Avoid saturated colors, bright white, stripes and checks

Glossary of Useful Terms
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