Audio/Visual

PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

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• Define Basic Parts of Camera

• Identify Basic Parts of a Camera

• Demonstrate Operation of Basic Parts of a camera

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A camera accessory or power pack which provides power and makes camera portable. The amount of charge and usage time varies on size/age/type.

Locate the area on the camera for the battery and attach and detach it to the unit. Do not force the battery and make sure all group members know how to insert and remove.

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Switches camera to “on” and “off” position.

Locate the power switch. Please practice powering the camera to “on” and “off” positions.

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When pushed it signals camera to begin recording. A subsequent push pauses the recording.

Locate the record button. Please make sure you are ready to locate the button on the camera if called upon. Is there more than one?

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When enabled it records the audio in the surrounding area. The sound begins to record when the record button is pushed.

Locate the Built-In Microphone. When your whole group has located the mic discuss the type of quality sound this unit could pick up. How could this problem be fixed?

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The partition in the camera that houses the videotape.

Locate the cassette compartment area on the unit. Please think about which part of the camera is next and be prepared to be called upon.

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Initiates the removal of the videotape.

Locate the eject button on the unit. Push the button and watch what occurs. Think about all the moving parts involved in this process. What kinds of problems can arise if tape insertion/ejection is not done correctly?

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A device on a camera that shows what will appear in the field of view of the lens; it helps the user target a subject as well as zoom and focus.

Locate the viewfinder on the camera. What are some characteristics you find that may hurt or help you during a shoot?

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A small screen installed on some cameras which displays what will appear in the field of view of the lens (similar to viewfinder).

Locate the LCD display on the unit. What are some characteristics you find that may hurt or help you during a shoot?

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Buttons (digitally or physically controlled on the camera) where a tape can be reviewed (play, pause, rewind, fast-forward).

Find the playback buttons on this unit. Are they digitally controlled or are they physically on the unit?

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