Preliminary task Evaluation

We filmed in the Studio because it was a very adaptable set. Before we began filming, we made a story board as a group and confirmed the master story board together. We did this to verify what type of shots we were using, so we did not leave anything out by mistake. Also confirming the shots reduced time wasted at the filming and the whole group knew what we were doing. I helped set up the shot by setting up the camera. I had to consider the basic set up and check the: tripod, camera, filters, lens, exposure and framing. I made sure the tripod was at the right level and angle for the shot and that the shot was framed appropriately each time. I had to confirm that the tripod was balanced and that there was a right amount of friction. I could then lock the tripod into position and that it had been bubbled. Before we left for filming, I made sure the camera was fully charged and the tape I chose was functioning correctly. Once at the Studio, I adjusted the time code, bars, tone and levels. When focusing the shot, we confirmed as a group that the view finders, contrast, focus, brightness, peaking, tally lights and zebra bars were all running properly. I was responsible for checking that we were using the right filter; we used the 1 3200k filter. It was very important that the lighting equipment was not seen, so I double checked that the lighting equipment was not in the shot. I had to use the story board and confirm with my group that the camera was set up for the shot at the appropriate angle. This was important because the angle established the status of the people acting in the shot. We had to check if we were using the right lens, back focus, macro status and zoom motor status. I doubled checked that the iris manual, gain and shutter were functioning, the zebra was set to 70% and that the filter my colleague was using was correct. Before I set up the camera, we had to consider the 180 degree rule to avoid confusing the audience. Finally we checked the DCC, zebra and the white balance for each filter. I had to use the appropriate film language to communicate with my group, which we did successfully. We repeated the same shot three times to make sure we had captured the piece correctly.