Camera Notes

CAMERA NOTES

Today you will be taking notes on Focus Statements and Camera Techniques


1.  What is a Focus Statement?  Define
 Focus Statement is a statement that helps guide what topic of your story is going to be about. It is also helpful to narrow your statement down to 3 important words.

2.  Why do we need a Focus Statement?
We need a Focus Statement so that our story stays on track and so that we have a plan.

3.  Give an example of a Focus Statement sentence.
"Some girls are making their homing dresses"

4.  Give an example of a Focus Statement in 3 words: (Subject-Verb-Object)
"Girls make dresses"



5.  What are the 6 Essential Equipment items you need with you when shooting an interview?

Camera, Tripod, Microphone, Headphone, Batteries, Media

6.  Why is a tripod important? 
keep shots perfectly steady and clean
7.  The Tripod is my _friend__________

8.  Define:  Pan
When you move the tripod horizontally
9.  Define:  Tilt
When you move the tripod vertically
10.  Why are headphones important?  
Because you need to be able to hear your audio

11.  Why is it important to TEST YOUR EQUIPMENT BEFORE YOU GO ON SHOOT!

It is important to test your equipment before before you shoot because you don't want to find out about it while you're shooting or later wile you're editing.

12.  Define Wide shot:
Show setting and surrounding


13.  Why do we need a wide shot?
Establish location

14.  Define Medium shot:
Less setting, more detail 

15.  Why do we need a medium shot?
Focus on specific area

16.  Define a tight shot.
Close up

17.  Why do we need a tight shot?
Lots of detail

18.  What is a sequence?
Edit together a series of connected shot.

19.  Why do we need a sequence?
You need them to tell a story.