To introduce us to the cameras in a way in which we could get involved with them and get used to them, we got given a couple of tasks to complete. These tasks helped us experiment with different focus techniques and different camera shots.
Before we started the practical work, we were given a run through of the basics of the cameras and the tripods that we were going to use. We were also taught about the aperture and the shutter to help us when focusing the camera, and to help us when choosing the settings and which ones are more appropriate for certain lightings and locations.
The first couple of tasks we were given were to try and complete different type of focusing techniques that may sound easy but are actually quite difficult. The first task was to have two different focal points and switch the focus between each point. The second task was to have someone walk towards the camera and keep them in a medium shot while also keeping them in focus. This task was quite challenging as you had to constantly change the focus and change the zoom of the camera to make the shot look effective.
The main task we were given was to film a few different shots to create a story based on a bag. We were placed into groups and given time to discuss, and film our video. We decided to keep the focus on the bag and made sure that we kept our faces out of the video so the bag will clearly be the most significant item in the video. We chose a mixture of medium shots, close-ups and long shots to create the sense of loneliness and keep the story flowing smoothly.
great bag film. nicely done!
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