The existing video we copied was 'Teenage Dirtbag' by Wheatus(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jJVRcCdvyY) Setting up the Camera:To do this we had to learn at first how to use the cameras.Some of the setting our teacher told us were: Mountin to the Tripod - particularly useful for zooming,panning and tilting the camera.The tripods we use have a spirit level wich enables positioning the camera to an extract horizontal. Settin the White Balance- Before filming we have to make sure that the white balance is set to adjusts the lighting in order to make white objects appear white in photos. Automatic white balance is the function that improve picture quality in variable light settings. When filming outside we have to ensure that the white balance is set to 'Daytime Filming'otherwise the footage might have a blue tinge to it.When filming inside we have to set the white balance to 'Artifical Light'. Manual setting: When using the Canon XM2 cameras we have to use the manual settings to adjust the exposure and not let the camera run on auto.The exposure can be changed using a combination of the Shutter Speed,Aperture and Gain.We have t make sure that we always set the white balance when turning on the camera. Manual exposure 1/100 Shutter speed 1/12 to 1/2000 Aperture/iris F stops- Brightness of image Before starting recording we must press the middle big button 3 times in order to access the above settings.It should come up with '3/3' on the screen. Then it goes back to the main controller-the left arrow shows white balance settings. Camera Techniques: Normally the camera is set to a standard frame size of a ratio of 4:3.Although it can be changed to be like a widescreen film - 16:9 ratio. We can also use Depth of Field to centre the audience attention on a particular part of the frame when the rest of the shot is blurred.This is called a 'Shallow or Narrow Depth of Field'.If all the frame is in focus that is called a 'Wide Depth of Field' We also had to learn how to use the camera safely.After use we have to turn the camera off and take the tape out.We've been also instructed how to put the camera on the tripod safely.It's important to be patient when setting the camera up as it's not an easy job and it takes a bit of time. Shooting script was given to us so we can see what shot we have to take and make notes whether it's been good or bad and how to improve it.Clapperboard is also needed so when it comes to editing we can see what number shot was better than the others. The most important thing is the communication between people when making the video.Everyone should contribute to the video,help and communicate with the rest of the group.Then the filming will be enjoyable and the work will be done quicker.
Here is an upload of the video our group created during the first week of filming lessons:
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