1. PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010
Audio/Visual
BASICS OF A CAMERA
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2. Bellwork
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Think about the last time you purchased an electronic device. What were your first goals after taking it out of its box? Identify at least 4 things you figured out within the first hour of it being in your possession. Why was this important to you?
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3. TODAY'S OBJECTIVES Define Basic Parts of Camera
Identify Basic Parts of a Camera
Demonstrate Operation of Basic Parts of a camera
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4. Battery PARTS OF A CAMERA Definition: Identify:
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A camera accessory or power pack which provides power and makes camera portable. The amount of charge and usage time varies on size/age/type.
Identify:
Locate the area on the camera for the battery and attach and detach it to the unit. Do not force the battery and make sure all group members know how to insert and remove.
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5. PARTS OF A CAMERA POWER SWITCH Definition: Identify and Demonstrate:
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Switches camera to “on” and “off” position.
Identify and Demonstrate:
Locate the power switch. Please practice powering the camera to “on” and “off” positions.
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6. Record Button PARTS OF A CAMERA Definition: Identify:
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When pushed it signals camera to begin recording. A subsequent push pauses the recording.
Identify:
Locate the record button. Please make sure you are ready to locate the button on the camera if called upon. Is there more than one?
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7. Built-In Mic PARTS OF A CAMERA Definition: Identify:
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When enabled it records the audio in the surrounding area. The sound begins to record when the record button is pushed.
Identify:
Locate the Built-In Microphone. When your whole group has located the mic discuss the type of quality sound this unit could pick up. How could this problem be fixed?
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8. PARTS OF A CAMERA Cassette Compartment Definition: Identify:
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The partition in the camera that houses the videotape.
Identify:
Locate the cassette compartment area on the unit. Please think about which part of the camera is next and be prepared to be called upon.
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9. PARTS OF A CAMERA Cassette Eject Button Definition: Identify:
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Initiates the removal of the videotape.
Identify:
Locate the eject button on the unit. Push the button and watch what occurs. Think about all the moving parts involved in this process. What kinds of problems can arise if tape insertion/ejection is not done correctly?
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10. VIEWFINDER PARTS OF A CAMERA Definition: Identify:
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A device on a camera that shows what will appear in the field of view of the lens; it helps the user target a subject as well as zoom and focus.
Identify:
Locate the viewfinder on the camera. What are some characteristics you find that may hurt or help you during a shoot?
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11. LCD Display PARTS OF A CAMERA Definition: Identify:
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A small screen installed on some cameras which displays what will appear in the field of view of the lens (similar to viewfinder).
Identify:
Locate the LCD display on the unit. What are some characteristics you find that may hurt or help you during a shoot?
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12. PARTS OF A CAMERA Playback Controls Definition: Identify:
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Buttons (digitally or physically controlled on the camera) where a tape can be reviewed (play, pause, rewind, fast-forward).
Identify:
Find the playback buttons on this unit. Are they digitally controlled or are they physically on the unit? .
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13. CASSETTE EJECT BUTTON VIEWFINDER PLAYBACK CONTROLS BUILT-IN MICROPHONE
CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING
CASSETTE EJECT BUTTON
VIEWFINDER
PLAYBACK CONTROLS
BUILT-IN MICROPHONE
POWER SWITCH
CASSETTE COMPARTMENT
RECORD BUTTON
BATTERY
LCD DISPLAY

14. WRAP-UP
Please return the equipment to its proper location. Please be certain these items are all accounted for and ready for the next class. Please return to your seat once you are certain the equipment is back in its place.

15. EXIT
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