Hardware

Hardware

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  We used a handheld SONY camcorder and DV tapes. On this we had a testing procedure where we checked; the focus setting as we used the 'zoom' application a number of times throughout filming. On checking the white balance we didn't altar this setting as we felt that the level it was already on reflected our genre well.
  
  
  
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   I was fairly familiar with these cameras as I have used them previously therefore I felt confident with shooting our footage with them. However more practice in using these cameras meant I was able to further my understanding with them.
  
  
  
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  We also used a tripod to ensure our shots were steady; this was a simple piece of equipment and was easy to use.
  
  
  

• From pre-productions we learnt how to transfer footage from the camera to the Macs via a lead this ensured no footage was lost during our final production.

• However we didn't altar the white balance setting as we felt that the level it was already on reflected our genre well. From pre-productions we learnt how to transfer footage from the camera to the Macs via a lead this ensured no footage was lost during our final production.