Computer GA Camera and Digital Tools Flashcards
Takes still pictures which are stored in a media card.
Digital still camera
A _____ moving pictures and stores them in either a…
Digital Video Camera stores in a MiniDV or Digital Video Disc
What are the different storage devices for digital video cameras?
(DV) Cassette, Optical Disc, Flash Memory cards
What are the two main color systems for digital video?
PAL color system, and NTSC
What digital video camera feature allows you to transfer audio and video data between your camera and computer?
USB Port
What digital camera part lets ou adjust your lense angle from wide to narrow, depending on the kind of show you need to make?
Zoom rocker
What are the different camera shots according to lens type and camera mounting?
handheld shot, wide-angle lens, zoom lens, narrow lens, crabbing shot, crane shot, and dolly shot
What shot moves the camera forward and backward?
Dolly shot
what shot requires the equipment “crane” ?
crane shot
what shot moves depending on the cameraman’s stability?
handheld shot
What is a zoom lens?
allows you to shoot a long, medium, and close-up shot in one take without cutting or moving
Smallest format of the digital video cassette
(DV) Cassette/ Digital Video Cassette.
How many pixels do most digital still cameras have a picture resolution of?
2 megapixels
Where do you insert your flash memory card?
Memory card slot
One of the most important things to remember during a shoot is to press the ____ to begin recording
Record button
The Philippines( like the US and Canada) use this color system
PAL
some Asian countries (like Japan and China) use this color system
NTSC
Do Different camera brands and models have their own features?
YES !!!!! Primarily, it is what you put into your camera which is more important than the kind of camera you have.
What part of the Digital video camera helps you look for cameras that let you control the settings manually?
Manual Controls (refer to the book for a picture !! page 45)
What part of the Digital video camera is useful if you want the images you recorded or are recording to be viewed?
HDMI out socket/port (refer to the book on page 45 for a picture !!)
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?
HDMI out socket/port
What part of the Digital video camera allows you to connect a pair of headphones to your camera?
Headphone Jack (ref to page 45 for picture)
What is the use of the headphone jack?
Connect your pair of headphones to monitor the audio. So if unwanted noise comes up, you can make adjustments.
What part of the Digital video camera allows you to use the microphone that comes with your camera?
Microphone Jack (ref to page 45 for picture)
can you only use the microphone that is installed in the camera when recording audio?
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.
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?
USB Port (refer to the book for a picture)
Do DVCs have USB ports?
Yes !
What are the Basic Digital Camera Parts?
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)
What does the Viewfinder allow you to see?
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.
What does the LCD on your camera allow you to do?
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.
Collects light and focuses the image into your camera’s sensor chip.
Lens
What does the zoom rocker allow you to do?
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.
This is where you insert your flash memory card.
Memory card slot
What is an On-Board Microphone?
The microphone the Digital Video camera comes with which works fine for ordinary use.
What is the Record button?
One of the most important things to remember during a shoot when you begin recording.
does every camera brand and model has its own battery pack?
yes !!
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.
Tripod Mounting Nut
What is the smallest format of the DV cassette?
MiniDV
Describe an Optical Disc.
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
Describe Flash Memory Cards.
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.
Do most cameras today make use of flash memory as direct storage for both stills and videos?
yes!
Do newer cams use MiniDv or even DVD as storage when filming videos?
nope :((
What resolution do most still cameras come with?
2.0 megapixels (two million pixels)
What are the different shots according to Lens Type?
Wide-Angle Lens, Narrow or Telephoto Lens, and Zoom Lens.
Describe a Wide-Angle Lens.
this lens can cover a large area. It is useful for long shots or for showing sceneries.
This lens is useful for shooting objects that are far from the camera and shooting close-ups.
Narrow or Telephoto Lens.
This is needed when shooting these kinds of shots to avoid possible camera shaking in Narrow or Telephoto Lens
Tripod
Describe a Zoom Lens.
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.
What are the Different Shots according to Camera Movement and Mounting?
Tracking/Crabbing Shot, Dolly Shot, Crane Shot, Handheld Shot. (refer to page 49-50 on your book for pictures)
What is a Crabbing Shot?
Uses track or “Crab” by moving the camera left and right. Like the traveling shot, it is used to follow action.
What is a crane shot?
requires the equipment “crane”. The camera is used vertically. This is used to show a large expanse of land.
What is a Dolly Shot?
dollying is when you move the camera forwards and backward. You physically move the camera here.
What is a handheld shot?
The camera movement will depend on the stability of the camera operator but it will certainly be shaky.
This cable is used so that you can transfer digital information to and from your devices.
USB Cables
This cable AKA IEEE 1394 is commonly used for MiniDV video cameras. It transfers data more quickly than a USB Cable.
FireWire Cable
