Video cameras come in all different shapes and sizes

Video cameras come in all different shapes and sizes
Video Production Handbook Chapter 6 (4th Edition)

Video Production Handbook Chapter 6 (4th Edition)
This camera has a FireStore, or a type of hard drive, mounted on the back. Some cameras can record to tape as well as sending data to an onboard hard drive Video Production Handbook Chapter 6 (4th Edition)

Video camera designs vary, but these are some of the common parts found in a video camera Video Production Handbook Chapter 6 (4th Edition)

The TV camera body is attached to a pan head. The zoom lens is then attached to the camera body and the pan head. This type of system in generally used in studio or remote production settings where the camera is stationary Video Production Handbook Chapter 6 (4th Edition)

The tripod, or camera mount, can take various forms such as a tripod, pedestal, or jib. Video Production Handbook Chapter 6 (4th Edition)

The zoom control (servo zoom), focus control, and remote control allow the camera operator to zoom and focus from behind the camera Video Production Handbook Chapter 6 (4th Edition)

This camera is being white balanced by filling the viewfinder with the white card held by the engineer. The white balance button is pushed and held for few seconds Video Production Handbook Chapter 6 (4th Edition)

A lens designed to have a long focal length behaves as a narrow angle or telephoto system (10 degree angle). A short focal length creates a wide angle (50 degree angle) and takes in more of the scene Video Production Handbook Chapter 6 (4th Edition)

The various shots that can be obtained by different lenses. The wide-angle and telephoto shots can be taken while standing in one place and exchanging lenses. Video Production Handbook Chapter 6 (4th Edition)

A prime lens has few features: focus and aperture

A set of prime lenses. This set allows the camera operator to utilize a wide variety of focal lengths Video Production Handbook Chapter 6 (4th Edition)

A zoom lens Video Production Handbook Chapter 6 (4th Edition)

The background changes in size are due to the lens used. The 1st shots uses a telephoto lens, the last shot uses a wide angle lens Video Production Handbook Chapter 6 (4th Edition)

The remote focus and zoom controls allow the operator to manage the lens while working behind the camera Video Production Handbook Chapter 6 (4th Edition)

Note that the camera controls fit directly into the lens. When a camera is on a mount, it is not convenient for an operator to reach around to the front of the camera to adjust a lens Video Production Handbook Chapter 6 (4th Edition)

Lens Aperture: The larger the opening, the smaller the f-number, the shallower the depth of field, and the less light needed. Video Production Handbook Chapter 6 (4th Edition)

Lens Aperture: The smaller the opening, the larger the f-number, the greater the depth of field, and the more light needed. Video Production Handbook Chapter 6 (4th Edition)

By adjusting the aperture (F-STOP), the operator can increase or decrease the depth of field. Video Production Handbook Chapter 6 (4th Edition)

While the CCD is currently the most popular chip in video cameras. CMOS chips are beginning to appear in professional cameras. Video Production Handbook Chapter 6 (4th Edition)

The camera operator is using the ENG viewfinder

The camera operator is using a studio viewfinder. Note the cardboard taped to the visor to reduce glare. Video Production Handbook Chapter 6 (4th Edition)

This professional camera includes a flip-out LCD screen as well as an ENG/EFP viewfinder Video Production Handbook Chapter 6 (4th Edition)

Mics attached to camera are generally used to pick up environmental sounds Video Production Handbook Chapter 6 (4th Edition)

A mic on a “boom” pole is often used to get the mic physically closer to the talent Video Production Handbook Chapter 6 (4th Edition)

The large battery pack attached to the back of the camera will provide hours of power Video Production Handbook Chapter 6 (4th Edition)

Keeping the handheld camera steady takes practice:
Rest your back against the wall Bracing your legs apart provides a better foundation Kneel, with an elbow resting on one leg Video Production Handbook Chapter 6 (4th Edition)

d. Rest your body against a post e. Lean the camera against something soild f. Lean your side against a wall g. Sit down, with your elbows on your knees Video Production Handbook Chapter 6 (4th Edition)

h. Rest your elbows on a stationary object i. Rest your elbows on the ground Video Production Handbook Chapter 6 (4th Edition)

Handholding a camera for a long period of time will generally produce unsteady shots Video Production Handbook Chapter 6 (4th Edition)

The shoulder-mounted handheld camera is steadied by the right hand, positioned through thr strap on the zoom lens. The same right hand also operates the record button and the zoom rocker. Video Production Handbook Chapter 6 (4th Edition)

A body brace helps to firmly support the camera

An example of a Monopod Video Production Handbook Chapter 6 (4th Edition)

The gray tripod (pan head) allows the camera to pan and tilt

A tripod is a simple three-legged stand with independently extendable legs that can be set up on rough uneven ground Video Production Handbook Chapter 6 (4th Edition)

This tripod uses a “spreader” to give more stabilization. Note that the camera is set low when not in use. This gives the camera a lower center of gravity, making it more difficult to knock over Video Production Handbook Chapter 6 (4th Edition)

A tripod on a dolly. A dolly can operate on a smooth floor or on a dolly track Video Production Handbook Chapter 6 (4th Edition)

While primarily used in studios, camera pedestals can also be used outside. Pedestals come in all different sizes from lightweight to extremely heavy, like the one shown. Video Production Handbook Chapter 6 (4th Edition)

This small, relatively inexpensive, jib arm fits onto a standard video tripod. It also folds up into a travel case. Video Production Handbook Chapter 6 (4th Edition)

Large jibs require skilled operators.

This jib operator remotely controls the head from the red control box while viewing the image on the attached monitor Video Production Handbook Chapter 6 (4th Edition)

A variety of camera clamps have been designed to mount the camera to almost anything. Video Production Handbook Chapter 6 (4th Edition)

Car mounts are available in a variety of styles. This is a “saddlebag” (large beanbag) mount Video Production Handbook Chapter 6 (4th Edition)

This car mount is a rigid metal brace with suction cups. The goal of any car mount is to ensure that the camera is safe while shooting. Video Production Handbook Chapter 6 (4th Edition)

Smaller cameras can be supported by a handheld steady device like this Steadicam. Larger cameras must be steadied by a device that includes a body brace Video Production Handbook Chapter 6 (4th Edition)

This “fig rig” was designed to hold a camera steady during extreme movement. It includes mounts for microphones and other accessories. Video Production Handbook Chapter 6 (4th Edition)

Weather gear protects the camera from the elements

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