Image and Sound

An Introduction to VideographyAn 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!!!

• Do a test of your recording1. Once the camera is in place, start recording 2. Ask the interviewee to tell you about their day3. After a minute, stop recording4. Rewind the tape and list5. 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

SONYBEEB – OFFREC MODE - SPAUDIO 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 : FramingRULE OF THIRDS• Assures that there is harmony and balance in the composition of the image. • Makes the image more dynamic and prevents it from static• 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

• 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 ofsomething 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 CassettesDigital 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