INTRODUCTION
GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA
Using Autofocus
Zooming controls
Auto Exposure
Correct use of timecodes
USING THE MANUAL CAMERA SETTINGS
Turning off-auto exposure
F-stops and aperture settings
Depth of field and when to use it
Shutter speed and it’s effects
Camera gain and how to avoid it
Balancing shutter speed, aperture and available light
Exposing a difficult subject
Using exposure lock to achieve a correct exposure
FRAMING A SUBJECT
Using the rule of thirds to frame your subject
Looking for diagonals to enhance your framing
Wide, medium and close-ups
Examples of good / bad framing
SIMPLE CAMERA MOVES
The importance of a good tripod
Pans, tilts and zooms
How to use moves effectively
Holding a shot
LIGHTING
Using a simple key-light
Using a reflector as a fill
Three point lighting
Ensuring correct colour balance
Using natural lighting
WORKING WITH SOUND
Using close mics for effective sound
Using directional mics
Using personal mics
Setting sound correctly
SHOOTING AN INTERVIEW
Framing basics
The concept of ‘the line’
Lighting the interview
Sound levels
Looking or not looking at the camera
Shooting reverses, noddies, 2-shots and piece to camera
How to shoot for easier editing
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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