Camera Video Questions

CAMERA NOTES

Today you will be taking notes on Focus Statements and Camera Techniques


1.  What is a Focus Statement?  Define
A statement that is the main idea of your story.
2.  Why do we need a Focus Statement?
So we know what we are going to write our story about.
3.  Give an example of a Focus Statement sentence.
"Homecoming nominees have unusual talents"
4.  Give an example of a Focus Statement in 3 words: (Subject-Verb-Object)
Instead of "Some girls are making their homecoming dresses this year," the focus statement would be "Girls Make Dresses."
5.  What are the 6 Essential Equipment items you need with you when shooting an interview?
- camera
- tripod
- microphone
- headphones
- batteries
- media
6.  Why is a tripod important? 
It keeps the shot still, not shaky if you were holding it.
7.  The Tripod is my ___________
Friend.
8.  Define:  Pan
Moving the tripod horizontally.
9.  Define:  Tilt
Moving the tripod vertically.
10.  Why are headphones important?  
You can't fix bad audio, so you can be checking if your sound is good through headphones.
11.  Why is it important to TEST YOUR EQUIPMENT BEFORE YOU GO ON SHOOT!
If something isn't working- for example the batteries aren't fully charged- and you didn't check before the shoot, then the whole shot is ruined.

12.  Define Wide shot:
Show setting and surroundings. Establish a location.
13.  Why do we need a wide shot?
In order for the audience to get an idea of the setting.
14.  Define Medium shot:
Little less setting, and more detail focus on a specific area.
15.  Why do we need a medium shot?
Gives you a closer look of what's happening.
16.  Define a tight shot.
Lots of detail.
17.  Why do we need a tight shot?
To show the detail, interesting to watch.
18.  What is a sequence?
When you edit a series of connected shots together.
19.  Why do we need a sequence?
First you get a feel for the room as a whole, then you can zoom in more on what your focus is, finally, you focus their attention on the main focus and see more detail.