The Video Camcorder By Mr. Deller Push to Start
Menu Advantages of Camcorder Disadvantages of Camcorder Basic Components Converting Light to Signals Quiz
Advantages Video camera & recording device combined Compact design provides excellent portability Relatively inexpensive Numerous recording formats available
Disadvantages Small size often causes unstable images Limited manual light & sound controls Limited inputs & outputs Recording media can be expensive
Basic Components Lens Allows light to enter camcorder Controls characteristics of light Beam Splitter Divides white light into red, green, & blue Directs light toward CCD
Basic Components (con’t) Charge-Coupled Device (CCD) Composed of light sensitive pixels Converts light into electronic signal Amplifier Boosts signal from CCD Processor Controls inputs from lens, mic, & buttons
Basic Components Click to Label Parts Lens Beam Splitter CCD Amplifier Processor
Converting Light Into Signals White light enters lens Split into RGB & sent to CCD Converted into electronic signal for amp & processor Click to View Signal
Welcome to the Video Camcorder Quiz Begin Quiz
The camcorder combines the camera and recording devices. TrueFalse
What is the purpose of the beam splitter? Zoom the image Divide light
White light is divided into which three colors in the camcorder? Cyan, Magenta, & Yellow Red, Green, & Blue
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