9th November 2011- Camera Technology

In the class today our teacher had the cameras out and a presentation about the camera, how to use it. We had Pease of paper in front of us and we were asked to list all the things we need in a successful film shoot. The teacher gave us about a minute to think and put on the paper. After the teacher told us what actually we need in a film shoot and this is the list

Camera

Camera is the main equipment to have in a film shoot, to recored the film into a tape or a memory stick. no camera no filming simply. 

Tape/Memory stick

The camera will need to record it into something. this could be more than one because the scene might be long which means it will cover more space on the tape or memory stick.

Props

Is one of the most important details which changes the mood and the tone of the film. This could have a effective contribution to the film. 

Location

It is extremely important finding the right film location, as it is important for the success of any film footage. I believe that location creates a huge difference in the quality of the film. The location must be easy to get to as equipment and film staff may be moved back and fort easily and efficiently. 

Health And Safety 

Because the scene has a lot of equipment and a lot going on at ones there will be a lot of dangers and threats. the location of the scene might be involving danger to therefore it is important to keep the crow member and the actors in safe in all times.  

Script 

One of the hardest things to do as a film maker is the script, the script is very important so that it could make the actors go through there dialogues without getting stuck. 

Actors

In most the the scenes the film star actors are used. therefore it is important to have them on the scene ready for action. however in some scenes the actors are not needed because a land scape or something else is shoot and not the actors. 

backstage staff 

Without no backstage staff which is the film crew, to make a film is impossable. this sis because the scene will need people who has roles and responsibilities 

Test Equipment Works

before shooting the film it is important to test all the equipment to make it safe and useable.  

Storyboard

Before the scene is shoot it helps it visualise in your mind so that you get a idea how the shoot will be like. 

Protective Equipment
Due to weather changes it is important that all equipment has bags or boxes in which they can safely be put away. It may start to rain during a film which is unexpected therefore filming equipment can be damaged therefore it is essential that they are prepared for the weather.

Credit (money)

making a film will cost a lot of money and even in some of the scenes it will cost more. This could be because of the location or any special needs.  

transport

Getting to the location is a safe way is also important. the location might need special transport like helicopter or boats. 

We then looked at some film scenes pictures and the way the camera is set with the colours and the mood that the scene gives to the audience. 

This is a scene form the wonderful and touchy film Braveheart. As we can see form the colours it a very cool because of the blue thats been used and this suggests us that its full of anger and sadness in the film not only the face paint is blue but also the actors eyes and also the background is. This is extra effect of tension. 

camera colour calibration
We also had a look at the camera and the way camera automatically sets the lens to fit the colours and effect.  we was told buy the teacher to set that as manual and do it our selfs. we had piece of papers one blue and one orange coloured papers. the only thing we needed to do is told the camera on the blue paper and set it this made the camera set it as if the area is blue so it gave the lease more orange to balance. This had given us a idea to use as a flashback in out two minute opening we were discussing to focus the camera on the blue paper which would set the camera to have a orange tone so the flash back scenery would look different to the other scenes. we also fidgeted with the effects that the cameras has which could be useful in our 2 minute movie.


why did we do this
Before starting the doing the film as a group we needed to now how to use the technology we have in the best way possible. Getting the chance to learn about the camera facilities will let us use the camera in more efficient way to do the best movie possible by using the maximum amount of facilities as we can.