Ms Murphy Tips for Lighting Keep strongest light behind camera at camera persons back Reflectors redirect light Silk or cloth can diffuse strong light Tips for Lighting Artificial light works best ID: 324284
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Cameras and Lighting
Ms. MurphySlide2
Tips for Lighting
Keep strongest light behind camera (at camera person’s back)
Reflectors redirect light
Silk or cloth can diffuse strong lightSlide3Slide4
Tips for Lighting
Artificial light works best
When artificial and natural light mix, the colors of the lights clash
Using natural lightOvercast days are best
Try not to tape someone in full sunlightSlide5
Key Light
Pointed
directly at the
subject and sets the stage for the rest of the lightingSometimes casts noticeable shadows, and may need to be balanced out by the other
lightsSlide6
Fill Light
Used
to illuminate the
background and wash away any overly harsh shadows that the key light producesBoth fill and back light are often provided by reflectors.Slide7
Back Light
Adds definition
to your
subject by shining from the backDepending on the intensity of this light, the effect can be subtle or dramaticSlide8
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Point LightingSlide9Slide10
Good LightingSlide11
Bad Lighting
Too Dark
Too BrightSlide12
Lighting IssuesSlide13
Lighting IssuesSlide14
Check Lighting
Use your hand…Slide15
Setting Quick Guide
Sound (see audio slide)
Gain: 0
Shutter Speed: 60Iris: AutoND Filter: OffFocus: AutoWhite Balance (see slide)Slide16
Audio Settings
Plug headphones into the side
Press
silver button on back to check audio levelsInterviewsPlug external mic
into Channel 1
Put camera
mic
in Channel 2
Setting on side “Mic ”Channel 1 and Channel 2Natural sound –
Mic is in channel 1Setting on side is “Mic”Channel 1 and Channel 2No higher than 6Slide17Slide18
To Change Settings
Put
auto lock in middle
Change settingPush lock button down to “Hold” settingSlide19
Set in middle to change settings
Once set, move to the “Hold” position Slide20
Tips for Better Lighting
Use outside lights
L
amps, cell phonePhysically move ND filter (on side) OFFSlow shutter speed
Change Iris
Set to manual
Post production
Increase gain – LAST RESORT
Set at 0 Slide21
White BalanceSlide22
White BalanceSlide23
Iris
SETTING THE MANUAL EXPOSURE
Set the
AUTO LOCK switch into the middle position Press the IRIS button on the barrel of the lens - the letter F and a number will appear in the viewfinder/LCD.
You can now select the aperture size manually by using the silver
IRIS
dial.
Push lock button down to set
To return to AUTO mode just press the IRIS button again and then push lock button
If it’s set manually you will see the number in the bottom right and it won’t changeExpose using manual iris (or in Auto to start with until you get used to the camera). Zebras on 70% with the occasional flick to 100%. Slide24
IrisSlide25
1.6 4.8 11Slide26
Check Lighting ExposureSlide27
SHUTTER SPEED
Y
our
shutter speed describes how long the camera's sensor records the image coming into the camera. Just like in still cameras, how fast the shutter opens and closes when taking a picture. higher shutter speed allows for smoother shots of higher motion, but darkens shotlower shutter speed results in jerkier shots of higher motion, but brightens shot
if you adjust your shutter speed, you'll most likely need to re-adjust iris setting in order to get back to the correct light levels
Set the shutter manually to 50 (PAL) or 60(NTSC). Only use the shutter for effectSlide28
Shutter Speed = 60Slide29
GAIN
Gain
amplifies the electrical signal being recorded by your camera's sensor. Gain allows the shooter to enhance the picture in low light situations, which can be helpful in situations where
you don't have any external lighting
The
default setting on your camera should be set at 0DB. Any number higher means that your gain is turned on. A major disadvantage to using gain however, can cause your picture to be distorted, so use with caution!
Gain
helps in low light situations
Can lower image quality with distortionsTry
to avoid using gain as much as possibleSlide30
Gain = 0Slide31
Tape Speed
1
2
3
4Slide32
Power
Plug in
all batteries
Cameras come with adaptorsPlug in to an outletDon’t need a batterySlide33
Small Black Camera
Camera set on “Play”
Function
Menu Play/out Setup 2 should read: AV/Phones: AV Comp.Out
: 1080i
DV
Output:
DV
Do not need external microphone Slide34
Practice
Go out and shoot something in the school practicing 3 point lighting.
You have 10 minutes.
Where was the main light source?Was the subject clear or were shadows cast? Could there have been a way to fill in those shadows with any available light?
What did each student learn after reading the article, watching the videos, and practicing on their own?Slide35
Practice
C
reate
a shot sheet for these five locations:WMTNatural soundsClassroom (fluorescent lights)Inside school using windows (natural light from outside)
Indoor room with lamps
Outside on a sunny day
Outside on an overcast daySlide36
Bell
Name 3 ways to fix lighting
What is one use of sound in a video?
Why is sequencing important?