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Audio Video Production

Camera Mounting Equipment

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Purpose

Shaky shots are a sign of amateur video Difficult to get steady shots without a support Makes it easier to operate camera Prevents unnecessary camera movement Helps to keep the camera operator from

becoming tired

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Handheld or Shoulder Mount Camera held in operator’s hand or in hand

while resting on shoulder For lightweight cameras Support on shoulder or hold in hand Allows for quick movement from one location

or shot to another Cameras get heavy when taping for a long

time Operator gets tired Difficult to hold shots steady Difficult to achieve smooth camera movement

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Handheld or Shoulder Mount

To get the steadiest possible shots Avoid the telephoto setting on the lens Use the wide angle setting when possible Lean against something – a wall, tree, pole

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Monopod

Monfrontto VIDEO MONOPOD  Cat. No: 557B

A single pole used to help support the camera

Lightweight and easy to carry Sets up quickly The camera operator can not let

go of the camera

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Tripods

Usually for lightweight ENG cameras/camcorders

Three adjustable legs Adjustable height Must make sure tripod and camera

are level Can be used on uneven ground or

stairs Can be used with a dolly (wheels) Oconnor

Video System

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Pedestals• Usually larger and heavier than a

tripod • Primarily used in a studio• Allows smooth movement in any

direction• Easy to raise or lower the camera• Use a counter balance system or

pneumatic (air) pressure or both to raise and lower the camera

• Can steer in any directionSachler Studio Ped 2-75

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Camera Stabilizing Systems

Allows camera operator to run or walk with the camera

Springs and counterweighted system absorbs movement

Camera mount worn by the camera operator

Can be heavy and difficult to use for a long period of time

Smaller lighter units are available for small camcorders

Steadicam ProVid 2

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Jib A crane like device that allows for a

great amount of camera movement Allows for a great amount of

movement·     One person does all camera and jibs

operations Short jib can be clamped to surfaces Long jib is self supporting and

provides more movement than short jib

Miller Projib 958

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Crane

Allows for a great amount of camera movement

Heavy and large Occupies a lot of space studio

floor Needs at least two operators May need a driver in addition to

camera operator and dolly/boom operator

The smaller jib is more common in studios

Panther Galaxy Crane - Platform

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Camera Mounting Heads

Connects camera to the mount Allows the camera to tilt and

pan

2 BASIC TYPES

FLUID HEAD & CAM HEAD

Sachtler

DV6

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Camera Mounting Heads FLUID HEAD Usually for ENG cameras or

camcorders Lightweight Spring loaded mechanism in a thick

oil Usually uses a leveling ball to

attach the head to a tripod making easier to level the camera on the tripod

Sachtler

DV6

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Camera Mounting Heads

CAM HEAD For heavy cameras Usually used with pedestals Allows for smooth panning and

tilting Separate drag and lock

controls Vinten

Vector 700

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Automatic Camera Mounts Uses robotics to

control camera movements, zoom and focus

Camera operator is not on the studio floor

Can be used in programs that follow a format-- teleconferences, meetings, news

Vinten

HS-100P and BCS controller

Vinten

SP-2000X-Y Servo Pedestal