U3 L5 Equipment And Techniques For Video And Film (PART 2) Flashcards
What are viewfinders?
feature on camera where operator can view image
Single-unit cameras feature built-in viewfinders with what type of screens?
LCD screens
Professional cameras offer monitors as an ()
extra accessory
How do camera operators use the viewfinder?
control image for tiling and panning
How do camera operators use a monitor?
- ensure image is sharp
- frame complicated camera motion
What does the Wave form monitor display about an image?
- color values
- brightness
What is a frame mask? What is it used for?
- framing shot where top, bottom etc. is cropped
- image needs to be masked in postprod to a diff aspect ratio
What is a frame guide?
shows image at diff formats so left and right frame sides are not cut off
What is a follow focus?
shifts focus knob manipulation to a large dial for easier control
What is a whip?
- accessory to follow focus
- allowing cameraman to pull focus from a distance
When is a whip used?
if dolly shot or Steadicam is needed for complicated shot
What are Matte boxes used for?
blocks extra light form reaching lens
What are filter trays used for?
holds camera filters in front of lens
What are neutral density filters used for?
reduces light entering camera (darkens sky)
What are Polarizers used for?
removes reflections
What are CRT’s?
cathode ray monitors
What are LCD’s?
Liquid Crystal display monitors
What is the difference between LCDs and CRTs?
C- shows good contrast and saturated colors, bulky, expensive
L- inexpensive, common, flat screens
What is the least expensive type of tripod?
friction head tripod
What are friction head tripods designed for?
- still cameras
- lightweight consumer cameras
- lockdown shots
How much can a fluid head tripod cost?
300 to thousands
What is the most expensive type of tripod? How much can it cost?
gear head tripod, 20,000
What are gear head tripods designed for?
large cameras
What are cranes used for? And who operates them?
- shots over a large crows
- professional crane operators
What does the three-point lighting system contain?
- key light (high and side of subject)
- fill light
- rim(back) light (behind subject)
- background light
What is background light used for in a lighting set up?
makes a subject/location look natural
What is a barn door used for? What is it also called?
masks light, sider
What are reflectors used for? What are aluminum reflectors used for?
- ‘throws’ light
- throws light for wide shots and backgrounds
