THE STUDIO CAMERA

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THE STUDIO CAMERA

• Crew Position-Camera Operator

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FEATURES OF THE STUDIO CAMERA

• 3 parts of a Camera

Viewfinder
Lens
Body
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FEATURES OF THE STUDIO CAMERA

• The Viewfinder See your Shot

The VIEWFINDER allows the camera operator to see
and compose the shot.
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• Tally Light-Means youre hot (in program)

Tally lights are found on the viewfinder and CCU
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• The Body

Converts light into electrical energy
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• The Lens has 3 rings

1. Iris Ring-controls the amount of light
entering the camera, closet to camera
body, Controlled by the CCU
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• The Lens

Controls amount of light coming into the lens
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• The Lens

The IRIS of the lens uses f-stops
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THE LENS 2. The Zoom ring

• The zoom ring allows for you to zoom in/out.
• T-Telephoto
• W-Wide

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FEATURES OF THE STUDIO CAMERA

• 3. Focus Ring-fine tunes clarity of the picture

Focus the image
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FOCUSING THE STUDIO CAMERA

• Three steps to focusing

1. ZOOM IN ALL the way on your subject!
2. Focus the image using the Focus Ring
3. ZOOM OUT and compose your shot

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FOCUSING THE STUDIO CAMERA

• Depth of Field

1. Depth of Field- is the distance from the camera
   to the object you focused in on.

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FEATURES OF THE STUDIO CAMERA

• CCU-Camera Control Unit

CCU located in the control room, operated by
the director. Controls Iris, power supply, gain
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• Tripod and Dolly

TRIPOD Supports the camera and allows the
camera operator to move the shot up down and
left right.
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• Tripod and Dolly

DOLLY Supports the tripod and allows the camera
to move on wheels around the studio.
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• Tilt Lock

Tilt Lock Controls the up down motion of the
camera. NEVER LET THE CAMERA GO! WHY??????
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FEATURES OF THE STUDIO CAMERA

• Pan Lock

Pan Lock Controls the left right motion of the
camera. Use the camera arms.
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• Servo Controls

Zoom Servo Right camera arm, moves the zoom
ring for you, more sensitive Video Return
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• Servo Controls

Focus Servo Left camera arm, moves the focus
ring for you
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• Intercom Listen!!

ClearCOM Allows the director to communicate
with the crew in the studio
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FEATURES OF THE STUDIO CAMERA

• Intercom Listen!!

ClearCOM double click the button to turn the
green light on.
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THE COLOR OF LIGHT

• Splitting White Light

Light comes into the lens and is separated into 3
primary colors and projected on three CCDs
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FEATURES OF THE STUDIO CAMERA

• Black and White Balance

White Balance Defines the color White
under the lighting
conditions
Black Balance Defines the color Black
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FEATURES OF THE STUDIO CAMERA

• Steps to White Balance

• Steps to white balance-
• Make sure the camera is on and lights are turned
  on
• Zoom in and focus on something at least 80 white
• Flip the white balance button (under lens)
• Check the viewfinder for OK

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• Steps to Black Balance

• Steps to black balance-
• You dont have to point the camera at something
  black
• Flip the switch to black the iris will close
• Check the viewfinder for ok