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== Setting up the DSLR ==
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== Setting up the DSLR to record video ==
  
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'''DO NOT use the lens to hold the camera.''' Always put the strap around your head, or wrist when holding the camera.
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'''DO NOT use the lens to hold the camera.'''<br>
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As a safety precaution, put the strap around your head, or wrist when holding the camera by the base or right-side grip.
  
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1. The viewing screen can be used flipped out, flipped over, used at an angle or returned to the back of the camera facing outward.
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===Flip the viewing screen===
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On the 60D model, the viewing screen can be used flipped out, flipped over, used at an angle or returned to the back of the camera facing outward. (n/a on the 7D camera)
 
:[[File:FlippingScreen.jpg|200px]]
 
:[[File:FlippingScreen.jpg|200px]]
  
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2. The Exposure control dial should be set to the Video Camera Icon. (click on the photo for a larger view)
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===Exposure control===
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The Exposure control dial should be set to the Video Camera Icon. (click on the photo for a larger view)
 
:[[File:VideoCamIcon.png|200px]]
 
:[[File:VideoCamIcon.png|200px]]
  
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3. Formatting the SD card:
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===Formatting the SD card===
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''(Click this link for a short YouTube tutorial -'' '''[http://youtu.be/CgrXAnwHGHQ?t=43s Formatting an SD card])'''
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''Click this link for a short YouTube tutorial -'' '''[http://youtu.be/CgrXAnwHGHQ?t=43s Formatting an SD card]'''
 
:- Press the '''Play''' button, a blue triangle icon to the lower right of the screen.
 
:- Press the '''Play''' button, a blue triangle icon to the lower right of the screen.
 
::[[File:PlayButton.png|50px]]
 
::[[File:PlayButton.png|50px]]
 
:- The screen should display the message "No image."'
 
:- The screen should display the message "No image."'
 
:- If there are still files on the card, make sure that they have been downloaded to the current working drive. If they have not, then please transfer them before formatting the card. If they have been transferred, proceed with formatting the card.
 
:- If there are still files on the card, make sure that they have been downloaded to the current working drive. If they have not, then please transfer them before formatting the card. If they have been transferred, proceed with formatting the card.
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:- '''DO NOT''' turn off the camera while it is formatting.
  
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4. Make sure that these settings are turned on:
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===Settings===
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Make sure that these camera settings are enabled
 
:- AWB ''(Auto white balance)''
 
:- AWB ''(Auto white balance)''
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:- 720/60 ''(set at 720/60 fps (frames per second)''
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:- 60 fps "(frames per second)''
  
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5. Tripod mounting plates should be on the camera(s), with the small nut facing towards the lens.
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===Tripod mounts===
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:- Lock down the tripod tilt and tighten the handles.  Set up the camera on the tripod making sure that mount locks.  Start with locking mechanism open, feed plate into the side opposite the locking mechanism under top and bottom guides.  Press firmly onto lock, and it should snap shut.  DO NOT leave camera on tripod without being sure it is securely mounted with all adjustments tightened. 
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Tripod mounting plates should be on the camera(s), with the small nut facing towards the lens.
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*Place the tripod in a centralized location. This will depend on number of members in the band, but the best spot will probably be in front of the glass.
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:- Lock down the tripod tilt and tighten the handles.  Set up the camera on the tripod making sure that mount locks.  Start with locking mechanism open, feed plate into the side opposite the locking mechanism under top and bottom guides.  Press firmly onto lock, and it should snap shut.  DO NOT leave camera on tripod without being sure it is securely mounted with all adjustments tightened.
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*Use the tripod central height adjustment to place the camera at the band’s eye level.  Avoid shooting from below (up their nose!), and from above (looks like surveillance footage).
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== Shooting Rules ==
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:- Make each camera angle unique and
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*Make sure the other cameras you set up do not mirror the same angle as the DSLR or you will jump cut when you edit the video.  Use the Flip cameras to cover wides (establishing shots, and mediums) and profiles, and that which you won’t be able to capture by framing adjustments.
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== Rules of good DSLR shooting technique ==
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*Use as few Flip cams as is possible, please!  Make sure you have wides and mediums (from both the Flips and DSLR)  to tie all these lovely close ups together.  Make sure a few shots have multiple members, but don’t rely on a poorly framed wide as your “cover” shot. 
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- Make each camera angle unique and avoid mirroring the same angle as the DSLR shots.
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*When shooting, keep an eye outside of the screen, look around you and observe what is going on in the song. Is there a solo? The idea of following the action should be your guide. Request a headphone feed of the full mix from the audio engineer to better hear the action.  Headphones and extenders are readily available. 
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*At all times you should have one hand on the tripod handle and one hand on the lens.
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#When shooting, you must constantly check to make sure you are in focus. A small difference in focus is the difference between a usable and unusable shot. A good method to use is you always keep your hand on or lightly touching the focus ring, when you need to change the focal length (ex. to go from a wide shot to a close up) use your index and thumb to rotate the zoom portion of the lens and keep your pinky on the focus ring so you can adjust once you get the desired focal length (this is just an example, another finger, hand configuration may work better for you, try it out and get comfortable with a way to make sure you can focus the camera.)
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*The general rule for shooting is to set up a shot and hold on to it for as long as you can - but never ever less than 5 seconds. (unless you set up a shot and suddenly the person stops playing or the focus has moved on to another person.)  Keep in mind that not leaving enough time on a shot will result in that shot being unusable.  Remember the 5 second rule - count in your head, sucka!
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*Move rapidly from shot to shot, but NEVER use the focal length adjustment as a “zooming” shot.  This is not to be considered a viable option with our current equipment. 
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*At the beginning of each song, start off getting wide shots of the whole or part of the band and medium shots of each person in the band. After you are sure you have gotten a decent shot of each, go in for close ups.
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#DO NOT begin the shoot on a close up - it is disorienting.  Rely on the standard -> wide, med, close - progression.
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#DO NOT frame at human joints (top of shoulders, at waist, at knees) - avoid shoulderless heads, leg-less torsos, etc.
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#Good close ups consist of someone's head, if they are singing, a guitar at the body (what's this called?) or wider to include both hands, feet tapping, cymbals with a clear shot. Remember, you can always go a bit wider that the closest setting as often it will be too close, think about what the audience is seeing and if they will be able to distinguish what they are looking at.
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#Remember, these close ups are there to add emotion and character to the shoot. They should not be used as the only shots, use them as flourishes and focus primarily on getting medium shots of each musician.
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== MORE Shooting Tips ==
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- Use the GoPro cameras to cover wide shots, profiles or shots that include multiple band members. If possible, use one GoPro camera to capture a wide shot of the entire band.
  
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*Avoid reveals that aren’t following action.  e.g. tilt from medium of guitar to head of singer, but not the other way around (unless they just stopped singing and began soloing).
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- Place the camera that you'll move on a tripod in a centralized location, providing an easy line of sight to each member of the band.
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*Avoid “extreme” (too close) close ups. In this environ, we’re not shooting enough directed shots to properly set it up for the viewer in edit.
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== Post production ==
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- Most camera angles should be at eye level with the person being shot, however there are always exceptions.
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:-Please be aware that shooting a subject from below may provide a clear view up into his/her nose, and may also accentuate any double chins.
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:- Shots from above must be carefully composed to avoid looking like surveillance camera footage.
  
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*When the shoot is done, lift the mount lock, take the camera off the tripod, and bring it with you to the editing station. 
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- When shooting, keep an eye on what is happening outside of the camera's view. Look around and observe what is happening in the performance. Is there a guitar solo coming up? The idea of "show me what I'm hearing" should be your guide for DSLR closeups. You can request a headphone feed of the full mix from the audio engineer to better hear the action. 
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*Put on the lenscap ASAP
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*Transferring footage
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#Turn the camera off. '''NEVER EVER remove the card with the camera on,''' it will damage both the card and the camera.
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#Remove the SD card by pushing it in slightly, it will then pop out
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#Put the Card into the SD card reader, transfer the footage to a Raw Footage file along with the flips.
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#Eject the card from the computer
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#Verify your footage - make sure that each clip plays and is complete (use Mac’s spacebar to preview each!)
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*Finishing up
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-At all times you should have one hand on the tripod handle and one hand focus/zoom rings of the lens.
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#Place the card back into the camera, and turn the camera on
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#Format the Card
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**Press play - blue triangle to the lower right of the screen.
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**Press Menu
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**Use the keypad to navigate to the first settings screen
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##It is the first yellow screen with a wrench
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##use the wheel or keypad to scroll down to "format"
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##Press the Set button
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##A dialogue will come up asking you to format the card, press the right keypad to navigate to "OK”
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##Press Set to confirm
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**Very Important: DO NOT TURN OFF THE CAMERA while it is formatting
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**Turn off the Camera
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- While shooting, you must constantly check to make sure that the camera is in focus. A tiny difference in the focus can dictate the difference between a usable and an unusable piece of footage.
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**Remove the Battery and place on charger (in Studio C)
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**Flip LCD screen back to facing the camera
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- The general rule for shooting close ups is to set up the shot and stay on to it for as long as you can - NEVER less than 5 seconds. Keep in mind that not leaving enough time on a shot will result in that shot being unusable.
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**Place camera back in bag and put away, leaving the lens and tripod mounting plate attached.
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- The bulk of your DSLR footage will focus on lead vocals and instrumental solos, but try to get a decent medium shot of each member in the band during each song.
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- Avoid framing subjects at their joints, i.e., shoulders, at the waist, at the knees.
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- DSLR close ups should be used to add emotion and character to a session, not used as the main image source for the finished video.
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Latest revision as of 22:58, 13 March 2018

Setting up the DSLR to record video

DO NOT use the lens to hold the camera.
As a safety precaution, put the strap around your head, or wrist when holding the camera by the base or right-side grip.

Flip the viewing screen

On the 60D model, the viewing screen can be used flipped out, flipped over, used at an angle or returned to the back of the camera facing outward. (n/a on the 7D camera)

FlippingScreen.jpg

Exposure control

The Exposure control dial should be set to the Video Camera Icon. (click on the photo for a larger view)

VideoCamIcon.png

Formatting the SD card

Click this link for a short YouTube tutorial - Formatting an SD card

- Press the Play button, a blue triangle icon to the lower right of the screen.
PlayButton.png
- The screen should display the message "No image."'
- If there are still files on the card, make sure that they have been downloaded to the current working drive. If they have not, then please transfer them before formatting the card. If they have been transferred, proceed with formatting the card.
- DO NOT turn off the camera while it is formatting.

Settings

Make sure that these camera settings are enabled

- AWB (Auto white balance)
- 60 fps "(frames per second)

Tripod mounts

Tripod mounting plates should be on the camera(s), with the small nut facing towards the lens.

- Lock down the tripod tilt and tighten the handles. Set up the camera on the tripod making sure that mount locks. Start with locking mechanism open, feed plate into the side opposite the locking mechanism under top and bottom guides. Press firmly onto lock, and it should snap shut. DO NOT leave camera on tripod without being sure it is securely mounted with all adjustments tightened.

Rules of good DSLR shooting technique

- Make each camera angle unique and avoid mirroring the same angle as the DSLR shots.

- Use the GoPro cameras to cover wide shots, profiles or shots that include multiple band members. If possible, use one GoPro camera to capture a wide shot of the entire band.

- Place the camera that you'll move on a tripod in a centralized location, providing an easy line of sight to each member of the band.

- Most camera angles should be at eye level with the person being shot, however there are always exceptions.

-Please be aware that shooting a subject from below may provide a clear view up into his/her nose, and may also accentuate any double chins.
- Shots from above must be carefully composed to avoid looking like surveillance camera footage.

- When shooting, keep an eye on what is happening outside of the camera's view. Look around and observe what is happening in the performance. Is there a guitar solo coming up? The idea of "show me what I'm hearing" should be your guide for DSLR closeups. You can request a headphone feed of the full mix from the audio engineer to better hear the action.

-At all times you should have one hand on the tripod handle and one hand focus/zoom rings of the lens.

- While shooting, you must constantly check to make sure that the camera is in focus. A tiny difference in the focus can dictate the difference between a usable and an unusable piece of footage.

- The general rule for shooting close ups is to set up the shot and stay on to it for as long as you can - NEVER less than 5 seconds. Keep in mind that not leaving enough time on a shot will result in that shot being unusable.

- The bulk of your DSLR footage will focus on lead vocals and instrumental solos, but try to get a decent medium shot of each member in the band during each song.

- Avoid framing subjects at their joints, i.e., shoulders, at the waist, at the knees.

- DSLR close ups should be used to add emotion and character to a session, not used as the main image source for the finished video.

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