1. Crew Position-Camera Operator
THE STUDIO CAMERA
Crew Position-Camera Operator

2. FEATURES OF THE STUDIO CAMERA
3 parts of a Camera
Viewfinder
Lens
Body

3. FEATURES OF THE STUDIO CAMERA
The Viewfinder – See your Shot
The VIEWFINDER allows the camera operator to see and compose the shot.

4. FEATURES OF THE STUDIO CAMERA
Tally Light-Means you’re hot (in program)
Tally lights are found on the viewfinder and CCU

5. FEATURES OF THE STUDIO CAMERA
The Body –
Converts light into electrical energy

6. FEATURES OF THE STUDIO CAMERA
The Lens – has 3 rings
1. Iris Ring-controls the amount of light entering the camera, closet to camera body,
Controlled by the CCU

7. FEATURES OF THE STUDIO CAMERA
The Lens
Controls amount of light coming into the lens

8. FEATURES OF THE STUDIO CAMERA
The Lens
The IRIS of the lens uses f-stops

9. The zoom ring allows for you to zoom in/out. T-Telephoto W-Wide
THE LENS – 2. The Zoom ring
The zoom ring allows for you to zoom in/out.
T-Telephoto
W-Wide

10. FEATURES OF THE STUDIO CAMERA
3. Focus Ring-fine tunes clarity of the picture
Focus the image

11. FOCUSING THE STUDIO CAMERA
Three steps to focusing
ZOOM IN ALL the way on your subject!
Focus the image using the Focus Ring
ZOOM OUT and compose your shot

12. FOCUSING THE STUDIO CAMERA
Depth of Field
Depth of Field- is the distance from the camera to the object you focused in on.

13. FEATURES OF THE STUDIO CAMERA
CCU-Camera Control Unit
CCU – located in the control room, operated by the director.
Controls: Iris, power supply, gain

15. FEATURES OF THE STUDIO CAMERA
Tripod and Dolly
TRIPOD – Supports the camera and allows the camera operator to move the shot up & down and left & right.

16. FEATURES OF THE STUDIO CAMERA
Tripod and Dolly
DOLLY – Supports the tripod and allows the camera to move on wheels around the studio.

17. FEATURES OF THE STUDIO CAMERA
Tilt Lock
Tilt Lock – Controls the up down motion of the camera. NEVER LET THE CAMERA GO! WHY??????

19. FEATURES OF THE STUDIO CAMERA
Pan Lock
Pan Lock – Controls the left right motion of the camera. Use the camera arms.

20. FEATURES OF THE STUDIO CAMERA
Servo Controls
Zoom Servo – Right camera arm, moves the zoom ring for you, more sensitive
Video Return

21. FEATURES OF THE STUDIO CAMERA
Servo Controls
Focus Servo – Left camera arm, moves the focus ring for you

22. FEATURES OF THE STUDIO CAMERA
Intercom = Listen!!
ClearCOM – Allows the director to communicate with the crew in the studio

23. FEATURES OF THE STUDIO CAMERA
Intercom = Listen!!
ClearCOM – double click the button to turn the green light on.

24. THE COLOR OF LIGHT Splitting White Light
Light comes into the lens and is separated into 3 primary colors and projected on three CCD’s

25. FEATURES OF THE STUDIO CAMERA
Black and White Balance
White Balance – Defines the color White
under the lighting
conditions
Black Balance – Defines the color Black

26. FEATURES OF THE STUDIO CAMERA
Steps to White Balance
Steps to white balance-
Make sure the camera is on and lights are turned on
Zoom in and focus on something at least 80% white
Flip the white balance button (under lens)
Check the viewfinder for “OK”

27. FEATURES OF THE STUDIO CAMERA
Steps to Black Balance
Steps to black balance-
You don’t have to point the camera at something black
Flip the switch to black the iris will close
Check the viewfinder for “ok”