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Elements of Videography.

This document provides an overview of the basic equipment needed for videography including video cameras, tripods, microphones, batteries, memory cards, and various camera accessories. It discusses different types of cameras such as camcorders, ENG/EFP cameras, and studio cameras. Mounting rigs like dollies, jibs, cranes, shoulder rigs, and stabilizers are also covered to allow for smooth camera movement.

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Elements of Videography.

This document provides an overview of the basic equipment needed for videography including video cameras, tripods, microphones, batteries, memory cards, and various camera accessories. It discusses different types of cameras such as camcorders, ENG/EFP cameras, and studio cameras. Mounting rigs like dollies, jibs, cranes, shoulder rigs, and stabilizers are also covered to allow for smooth camera movement.

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Elements of

Videography
• All camera works the same way:
• They work convert an image into an electronic signal which is
Beam me up! converted by a television receiver or monitor
Videography Equipment
For the Beginner
Filmmaker
Equipment
• Video Camera
• Tripod
• Camera Lightning
• Microphone
• Audio Cables
• Headphones
• Lenses
• Batteries
• Memory Cards
• Mouth rig / Stabilizer
Types of Cameras

Camcorders • Camera & recordings device are combined

ENG/EFP • Camera is attached to a separate recording device by a cable


• Portable
Cameras
• Stationary in studio
Studio Cameras • High quality
• Uses camera chain: camera, power sync and camera control Unit
Pieces and Parts
• To make an image all cameras need 3 basic parts:
• It determines what you see
• All lens are not the same!
• Lens are the most expensive part
The of the camera and sometimes cost
more than the camera itself

Lens • They are classified in two ways:


• Focal Length
• Angel of View (wide & narrow)
• A zoom lens has a variable focal
length
Zoom Zoom
• Optical Zoom
• The zoom range: how close can you get from the farthest point
• Optical zoom range is expressed in a ratio: 10:1, 20:1 etc.
• Digital Zoom
• Also expressed in ratio: 10:1, 15:1 etc
• The focal length does not change; the image is magnified
• The more you zoom in, the less sharp the image becomes
Type of Microphones
• Boom pole: A boom pole allows you to capture audio from multiple subjects.
It is ideal for larger groups or crowds.
• Wireless microphone: A wireless microphone improves audio from your
subjects. It is a good option if you don't have someone to hold a boom.
• Portable digital: A portable digital audio recorder is an external microphone
that you can also use to capture additional sounds.
• Shotgun microphone: A shotgun microphone allows you to pinpoint specific
audio cues. You can attach it to a boom pole or hold it manually.
• Handheld microphone: Handheld microphones are good for run-and-shoot
types of videos. They give you more control over movement when you're
filming.
• Lapel microphones: Lapel microphones are convenient in that you can attach
them to your subject's shirt or collar. This gives you clearer audio sounds.
Mount Rig

• The dolly: A dolly comes with a track that gives you more
fluidity with filming.
• Jibs and cranes: Jibs and cranes allow you to film at
elevated heights, sweeping through different radiuses.
• Shoulder rigs: Shoulder rigs give you more freedom to
move around while mounting the camera to your shoulder.
• Dynamic stabilizers: Dynamic stabilizers give you free
movement without the choppiness that can come with
handheld videos.
Mount Rig
Resources
• https://slideplayer.com/slide/5724444/
• Video production handbook by Krtisin Dowell
• https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/videogr
aphy-equipment

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