Health and Safety and Camera

In class, i learnt how to handle and operate a professional JVC camera. I also learnt how to set up and store the tripod properly alongside handling camera apparatus safely. I was shown how to insert a charged battery into the battery compartment of the camera. removing the battery without damaging the camera was also very important. i was taught how to turn the camera on and discover all the operating buttons such the record button etc. I also learnt how to focus the cameral, (manual focus) how to watch what i have recored and how to adjust the camera image according to how bright my surroundings are. as well as learning the functions of a professional, i learnt how to place the camera firmly on top of the tripod adjusting it to various heights on order to meet my filing needs. At first, placing the camera onto the tripod was quite difficult but then I improved on how to do so by sliding the camera into place and hearing a clock (also tightening a screw to make sure the camera is absolutely safe.) This made it easier for the camera to move left, right, up and down. Then I continued to experiment with different types of filming.

I also learnt how to insert and eject a memory stick where all the filming is saved. before filming our piece, we were given two memory cards; A and B which therefore gave us enough space to save our filming onto. We were told that memory cards may not work when inserted into the camera due to the card being locked therefore we were shown how to unlock it in order to save the recorded footage. We was also shown the available memory card space left on the camera which informed us on the available recordings we can carry out furthermore. We eventually saved all our footage on the video drive including, Soundtrack Pro, Final Cut Pro and Live Type.

The Health and Safety aspects:

• If we are filming in bad weather conditions, we were told to use an umbrella to prevent the camera from getting wet or damaged.
• Before going out to film, we were told to make sure we carry charged batteries and the correct equipments to work with.
• Always close the lens of the camera.
• To make sure the camera is firmly fixed on the tripod.
• To be careful in what to press in order to prevent changing any menu settings.
• To take absolute care of the equipment.