Computer GA Camera and Digital Tools Flashcards

1
Q

Takes still pictures which are stored in a media card.

A

Digital still camera

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2
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A _____ moving pictures and stores them in either a…

A

Digital Video Camera stores in a MiniDV or Digital Video Disc

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3
Q

What are the different storage devices for digital video cameras?

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(DV) Cassette, Optical Disc, Flash Memory cards

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4
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What are the two main color systems for digital video?

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PAL color system, and NTSC

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5
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What digital video camera feature allows you to transfer audio and video data between your camera and computer?

A

USB Port

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6
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What digital camera part lets ou adjust your lense angle from wide to narrow, depending on the kind of show you need to make?

A

Zoom rocker

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7
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What are the different camera shots according to lens type and camera mounting?

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handheld shot, wide-angle lens, zoom lens, narrow lens, crabbing shot, crane shot, and dolly shot

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8
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What shot moves the camera forward and backward?

A

Dolly shot

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9
Q

what shot requires the equipment “crane” ?

A

crane shot

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10
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what shot moves depending on the cameraman’s stability?

A

handheld shot

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11
Q

What is a zoom lens?

A

allows you to shoot a long, medium, and close-up shot in one take without cutting or moving

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12
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Smallest format of the digital video cassette

A

(DV) Cassette/ Digital Video Cassette.

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13
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How many pixels do most digital still cameras have a picture resolution of?

A

2 megapixels

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14
Q

Where do you insert your flash memory card?

A

Memory card slot

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15
Q

One of the most important things to remember during a shoot is to press the ____ to begin recording

A

Record button

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16
Q

The Philippines( like the US and Canada) use this color system

A

PAL

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17
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some Asian countries (like Japan and China) use this color system

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NTSC

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18
Q

Do Different camera brands and models have their own features?

A

YES !!!!! Primarily, it is what you put into your camera which is more important than the kind of camera you have.

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19
Q

What part of the Digital video camera helps you look for cameras that let you control the settings manually?

A

Manual Controls (refer to the book for a picture !! page 45)

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20
Q

What part of the Digital video camera is useful if you want the images you recorded or are recording to be viewed?

A

HDMI out socket/port (refer to the book on page 45 for a picture !!)

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21
Q

What part of the Digital video camera will let you connect your DVC to a TV or monitor through an HDMI cable attached to the HDMI out socket?

A

HDMI out socket/port

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22
Q

What part of the Digital video camera allows you to connect a pair of headphones to your camera?

A

Headphone Jack (ref to page 45 for picture)

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23
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What is the use of the headphone jack?

A

Connect your pair of headphones to monitor the audio. So if unwanted noise comes up, you can make adjustments.

24
Q

What part of the Digital video camera allows you to use the microphone that comes with your camera?

A

Microphone Jack (ref to page 45 for picture)

25
Q

can you only use the microphone that is installed in the camera when recording audio?

A

No !! Although the microphone is already good quality, there are many scenarios when you need an external microphone. An example can be when you want to get a clear interview of a person in a noisy room.

26
Q

What part of the Digital video camera is to allow the camera to have another way to transfer audio and video data between their video recording device and computer?

A

USB Port (refer to the book for a picture)

27
Q

Do DVCs have USB ports?

A

Yes !

28
Q

What are the Basic Digital Camera Parts?

A

Viewfinder, LCD, Lens, zoom rocker, memory card slot, onboard microphone, record button, battery, and tripod mounting Nut. (refer to the book on pages 46-47 for pictures)

29
Q

What does the Viewfinder allow you to see?

A

The viewfinder allows you to see what your camera is recording. Information like battery life, time code, time left on the tape, etc. may also be displayed.

30
Q

What does the LCD on your camera allow you to do?

A

It allows you to make minor adjustments on focus and exposure which may not be easily seen through the viewfinder. Usually swivels out from the side.

31
Q

Collects light and focuses the image into your camera’s sensor chip.

A

Lens

32
Q

What does the zoom rocker allow you to do?

A

Allows you to quickly adjust your lens angle from a wide-angle to a telephoto lens, depending on the kind of shot you need to take.

33
Q

This is where you insert your flash memory card.

A

Memory card slot

34
Q

What is an On-Board Microphone?

A

The microphone the Digital Video camera comes with which works fine for ordinary use.

35
Q

What is the Record button?

A

One of the most important things to remember during a shoot when you begin recording.

36
Q

does every camera brand and model has its own battery pack?

A

yes !!

37
Q

This is found at the bottom of the camera. Used to screw your tripod’s mounting plate onto this to mount your camera on the tripod.

A

Tripod Mounting Nut

38
Q

What is the smallest format of the DV cassette?

A

MiniDV

39
Q

Describe an Optical Disc.

A

Although digital video camera that directly stores footage on an optical disc is a rare find nowadays, optical discs like DVDs and Blu-rays remain popular choices for the distribution of videos/movies

40
Q

Describe Flash Memory Cards.

A

Newer digital video cameras have options to store the video in a digital manner through an internal hard drive or swappable flash drives such as an SD card or MicroSD card.

41
Q

Do most cameras today make use of flash memory as direct storage for both stills and videos?

A

yes!

42
Q

Do newer cams use MiniDv or even DVD as storage when filming videos?

A

nope :((

43
Q

What resolution do most still cameras come with?

A

2.0 megapixels (two million pixels)

44
Q

What are the different shots according to Lens Type?

A

Wide-Angle Lens, Narrow or Telephoto Lens, and Zoom Lens.

45
Q

Describe a Wide-Angle Lens.

A

this lens can cover a large area. It is useful for long shots or for showing sceneries.

46
Q

This lens is useful for shooting objects that are far from the camera and shooting close-ups.

A

Narrow or Telephoto Lens.

47
Q

This is needed when shooting these kinds of shots to avoid possible camera shaking in Narrow or Telephoto Lens

A

Tripod

48
Q

Describe a Zoom Lens.

A

Zooming allows you to shoot a long, medium, and close-up shot al in one take without cutting and without moving at a fixed point.

49
Q

What are the Different Shots according to Camera Movement and Mounting?

A

Tracking/Crabbing Shot, Dolly Shot, Crane Shot, Handheld Shot. (refer to page 49-50 on your book for pictures)

50
Q

What is a Crabbing Shot?

A

Uses track or “Crab” by moving the camera left and right. Like the traveling shot, it is used to follow action.

51
Q

What is a crane shot?

A

requires the equipment “crane”. The camera is used vertically. This is used to show a large expanse of land.

52
Q

What is a Dolly Shot?

A

dollying is when you move the camera forwards and backward. You physically move the camera here.

53
Q

What is a handheld shot?

A

The camera movement will depend on the stability of the camera operator but it will certainly be shaky.

54
Q

This cable is used so that you can transfer digital information to and from your devices.

A

USB Cables

55
Q

This cable AKA IEEE 1394 is commonly used for MiniDV video cameras. It transfers data more quickly than a USB Cable.

A

FireWire Cable