Intro to cameras&health and safety tutorial

In this tutorial we was introduced to the camera's and equipment. We was shown how the camera works and what is needed. The equipment we was introduces to was:

• JVC Video camera- This is the most vital tool needed when filming as every shot is filmed using a camera. In the lesson we was shown the on/off button, how to zoom in and out and how to view the shots we have filmed.
• Battery - This is a second vital tool as it provided enerygy for the camera to work without this the camera would not work. In the lesson we was shown how to put the battery into the camera and how to take it out. We was also shown where the battery on the camera is displayed showing us how much of it is left. We was told that a battery lasts for a day and we are given two when filming.
• Tripod- This is the third vital equipment we need when we film. This holds the camera and gives accurate and perfect shots unless you want a hand held shot. We was shown how to open the tripod and adjust the legs, we was also shown how to put the camera onto the tripod and what is the save and accurate way of doing this.
• Memory stick- This is where all the filming is saved, therefore is another vital tool. We was shown the slot where the memory card is inserted into. When filming we are given two memory cards to ensure we have enough space to save out filming onto. We was also shown the memory card and told that if it doesnt work its because its either faulty or it's locked, we was shown how to unlock it, if its locked it means the footage will not be recorded. We was also shown how much memory card space you have used and available on the camera.
• Memory card reader- This is the where you insert the two memory cards, (memory car A and B) and view you footages onto the computer and edit you film. We was shown how to insert it into the computer and where.
• Video drive- Finally this is where we store all out footages, including soundtrack pro, live type and fianl cut pro.

The Health and safety aspects we was explained was:

• To use an unberalla when it is raining, to prevent the camera from getting wet.
• Always close the lenses of the camera.
• To make sure you have a charged battery and that all your equipments are working poperly, because you do not want to be travelling back to college as it wastes filiming time.
• Make sure you have inserted the camera onto the tripod properly and you have checked this by lifting it up.
• Not to play around with the menu of the camera, as you may press something you do not want.
• Most importantly use all the equipments as if they was your own, and treat them with respect as they cost alot which will be coming out of your pocket if broken!