Video Camera Introduction

Last week we learnt how to use a tripod and a Sony camera during a Media lesson. Firstly we were shown how to succesfully attatch the camera onto the tripod, without sratching the lense of the camera. We were then introduced to the pan handle, used to make a moving shot steady and smooth. After we all had a turn, a camera was connected to a television at the front of the class to show us what should be on the screne and at what number. For example, there should always be zero David Brooms when filming. This relates to atrificial light into a shot also know as "gains". The class were then told about the micro phone and how to attach it to the camera. The problems with the camera is that omnidirectional, it picks up noise from every direction.
There are different filters used on the camera to allow the light to balance with the people in the shot. There are four different types useually used:
1 3200k indoor
2 5600k ourdoor with 1/4 Nd
3 5600k outdoor clear
4 5600k outdoor with 1/6 Nd
There are two different types of angle when recording. A wide angle or a standard angle, the difference is that a wide lens lense takes in more ligt which makes the room appear bigger. Exposure is very important as it perfects the smount of light going through the lens. We also need to set the zebra to 70% to begin with.

When setting up a frame we need the cters to get in it and position themselves before recodring to ensure we take into account the rule of thirds. We also need room for two other things, looking space and headspace. Looking space is to see where the actor is looking or what it is looking at so we can make a visual link. Headspace is used to see what is happening behind the actor which may help us to understand what is going on.

To ensure we could hear everything we plugged in a sensitive microphone, which worked very well and picked up a lot of sound. Whilst filming we also had to moniter the battery and power of the camera .

Film Poster

During one lesson of Media we were told about all the different types of photo shots and framing. Firstly Matt explained about the rules of thirds, this simply refers to cutting up the photograph into nine equally sized boxes. The three middle box's are usually where most people put an object within a frame. We learnt that being on a different side of the frame normally reveals different characteristics about the person. If you are on the left side it usually means you are the "good" fighter. Whereas; if you are on the right you are commonly the villain. Where the top two lines cross is called a hot spot. This is where our eyes automatically are drawn to, so the designers must ensure this place is filled with an interesting image or the release date.
When out taking pictures of each other, there was one that particularly caught my eye with potential to be relatively frightening. An overview of James showed that he was being looked down down and weak. In the poster i made, James look as though he had black stains over his jumper and shirt. I changed his top to black from grey to emphasise his darkness. I also highlighted his cheek bones and collar bone to give a glimpse of his unbalanced lifestyle plus, the darkness around his eyes makes us think he hasn't slept decently in a few weeks maybe even living on the streets. He does not at this moment look like a healthy man, showing him as a rebel character. The background of my poster was used to show the trouble one single person can manage, and the corruption of many lives he can single handily cause. The position of James was decided to make it seem as if he is walking away from the crime he committed, regret free. The title "Pyromaniac" was chosen to give the audience the impression this was not the first time he had made a fire or hurt others. Over all, i wanted to create a scary poster to alarm not only children but adults too.