Post on 29-Nov-2014
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Technical Skills
Tarun Mistry 1531
Tripod
The Tripod is mainly used for control of the camera so that the person using the camera can have some guidance and stability during filming. By using the arm on the tripod you are able to create different camera angles such as high angle or low angle effects. The most obvious feature to the tripod is that you have the ability to set the height of the camera allowing you to have desired shot.
Our group could use the tripod to create different angles including wide angles, which would make our trailer more successful and professional looking. We will also have the control to shoot scenes in the way we desire with great precision.
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However, when using the tripod
there are some limitations to
consider such as, the lack of
control when doing very low or
very high angles. This usually has
the tripod in the way, which is why
we have the option of using the
Velbon Sherpa 450R. This tripod
would allow you to do the features
you are unable to do. Another
limitation is that with a push or a
gust of wind, the tripod could
move out of place or even fall
over, making you set up the scene
again. Again the height of the
tripod is also limited as the legs
only have a certain height to
extend to.
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The Studio lighting is usually placed behind
the white/black sheets. These lights are
triggered with the infra red signals sent when
the camera shot has been taken. The lights
flash simultaneously to produce a bright, well
lit and shadow free picture. This is very good
for when you want a clean shot and provide
you with a bright picture. However, we also
have the option of using just the lights
without the blankets, meaning it would be
more portable and easier to create different
effects in our trailer. This would provide us
with more control over the lighting allowing a
sense of continuity.
The Studio Lighting is great for when you are
filming in the dark and want light in certain
areas as the lights can be placed anywhere,
behind or in front of the sheets to create
different effects. We could also use it when
trying to produce an establishing shot for our
protagonist character and also for our
ancillary task, to take pictures for the film
magazine cover.
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On the other hand, there are some
limitations when using this equipment
such as, you would only be able to
use it in doors as the studio would
have to be specially set up.
Considering other groups who wish to
also use the facility we would have to
make a time slot for when we are
allowed to use the equipment,
suggesting we would only be
allocated a certain period of time.
Further to this, because it is a studio,
there will be limited space,
suggesting that the number of people
in the shot is limited. When using the
lights by its self, we would be able to
take it out of class but would not be
able to take it outside as the cable
would be short unless an extension is
used.
Pag L
ight
The Pag Light is a small hand held light
which is very portable. It has several
settings for different effects of lights. For
example you would be able to have soft,
hard or medium lighting done by attached
filters. This is good as it allows you to create
a desired effect of lighting to your work and
can also produce a natural feel to the
picture/video. It can also be attached to the
camera so that the lighting would follow the
camera allowing it to be more stable and
with a flow. Pag lights are great for when
lighting is needed in certain areas and bring
out the protagonists character.
It works well filming in the dark allowing you
to create the light effect you want.
However, a huge flaw would be that it takes
8 hours to charge therefore a notice would
have to be given so it would be able to
charge overnight. The wire may also be
small restricting you to reach your character
or object.
Snow
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The Snow and Smoke machine
are great to use when filming
to a specific atmosphere. They
allow you to create various
weather conditions quickly
and easily, providing
continuity throughout your
trailer. They do not require
much maintenance and can
be used anywhere. However,
the only limitation is that you
need to plug it into mains for
its use. This would mean you
cannot be outside unless
extension cables are used.
Snow Machine
Smoke Machine