Audio/Video Production Studio Camera Operation, Safety, and Storage Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.  1 Trade & Industrial Education

The Studio Camera High-quality camera is heavy and cannot be properly maneuvered without a camera mount Used for studio productions Can be used on big remotes Operates as part of a camera chain Other types of cameras are self contained, can deliver signal directly to a VTR Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.  2

Parts of the Camera Review Lens Selects a field of view Produces a small optical image of this view Camera Camera body with internal optical system Imaging device (pickup device) Viewfinder Shows a small video image on a screen of what the lens is seeing Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.  3

Operating the Studio Camera Some consider studio camera easier to operate than a portable or camcorder All electronic adjustments are done for you by a video operator or engineer They operate and control the CCU (camera control unit) Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.  4

Intercom Headset Used to communicate with the director and other crew members Avoid any unnecessary talking on the intercom headset Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 

Camera Cable Carries video and audio signals to and from the CCU Contains numerous small cables Do not bend or tightly coil the cable; bending and tight coiling may damage or break small wires in the cable Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 

Control Handles Used to move (tilt, pan, truck, or dolly) the camera Never let go of the control handles or leave the camera if the pan and tilt locks are unlocked Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 

Pan and Tilt Locks Pan and tilt controls should be unlocked anytime the camera is moved Unlock pan control first, then the tilt controls This prevents accidental tilting and camera damage Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 

Studio Viewfinder Usually five or seven inches Can tilt or turn to the sides Avoid touching the viewfinder screen Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 

Zoom and Focus Controls Zoom Control Usually located on the right control handle Usually a rocker lever Focus Control Usually located on the left control handle Usually a knob that turns Avoid touching the lens surface Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 

Tally Light Mounted on top of the camera or viewfinder Indicates the camera that is “on the air” Be sure it is off before focusing or moving Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 

Many Steps to Follow Steps should be completed in order Helps insure safe operation of the camera Reduces injury to camera operator or crew Helps prolong the camera’s life Reduces damage to the camera Refer to the operation manual for your studio cameras, remote zoom, and focus controls for other precautions and information Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.