Class 7 Summary

Last post we discussed editing. This post we will look at Camera Technique.
when we mount a camera on a tripod we get precise control of our elevation from our surface. We also get tilt (rotation on the x-axis), pan (rotation on the y-axis), and roll(rotation on the z-axis). The knob and levers vary from one tripod to another so take time to learn how to adjust these parameters before you start shooting.

Before mounting your camera, observe the mounting plate. Video mounting plates have two standard size screws that fit into the base of any camera. Once the camera is securely fastened to the mounting plate on the tripod then you can take advantage of the features of the camera.

Professional Cameras give you control over these basic parameters: zoom, focus, exposure, frame rate, video resolution, audio recording sample rate and quality, white balance and shutter speed.

You can wikipedia these terms for additional explanation.

Using thirds to compose our image allows us to show depth in our image which is divided into three areas foreground, mid ground and background. You can adjust, your focus and your zoom and your exposure to compose your shot once your tripod is in place.