In Studio Video Capture Process - Using the DSLR
From KDHX Production
SETUP
- Take battery off of charge and insert (Be gentle with the battery door as it is fragile)
- Remove the lens cap and place in camera bag.
- DO NOT use the lense to hold the camera. Always use the strap (around your head, or wrist) when holding the camera.
- Turn on Camera
- Flip out the screen, gently. Use care in how you use and adjust.
- The screen can be used flipped out, or flipped over, and returned to the back of the camera (facing you). But its probably best to use it flipped out, so that you can adjust its angle.
- The screen’s top flips away from you to display toward you from the back of the camera (clarify hands on)
- Set dial to the Video Camera Icon
- https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BzMd5K7fQExkSHdSam5iQkZrRXM/edit - image needs slight edit
- Check that Card has been formatted
- Press Play button (Triangle to the lower right of the screen)
- Screen should display 'no image'
- If there is still a file on the camera, use alternate SD card. Leave other card with Andy to follow up.
- Check that the follow settings are listed on the camera
- AWB
- 720/60
- Tripod mounting plate should be on the camera with the small nut facing towards the lens.
- Lock down tripod tilt and tighten 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.
- 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.
- 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).
