Computer 10 The Camera

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Notes in Computer 10
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THE CAMERA 3. Headphone Jack
The most basic digital tools for making your video are a  By connecting a pair of headphones to your
digital still camera and a digital video camera camera, you will be able to monitor the sound of
your video. So, if any unwanted noise comes up,
 A “digital still camera” (also called digicam) takes
you can immediately make adjustments to avoid
still pictures which are stirred in a media card. After
it.
taking pictures, the media card can be removed and
then inserted into a computer so you can upload
the pictures you have taken. The number of pictures 4. Microphone Jack
you can make is based on the memory capacity of
your media card.  First of all, built-in microphones are notoriously
poor performers. It is good to just record normal
video. But if professional audio is required, it
 A “digital video camera” takes moving pictures and
stores them in either a digital video cassette or a cannot be relied on. As a result, external mic is
digital video disc. designed to solve the problem.
 The microphone that comes with your camera is

 Newer digital still camera and digital video camera
already of good quality. But, for some specialized
have features on capture both still shot images and
movies. The difference between the two lies in the uses such as when you want to get a clear
number of options available for still shot images and interview of a person in a noisy room, you may
need to use an external microphone. You attach
movies.
it to your camera through the microphone jack.
BASIC DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA PARTS AND
5. FireWire In/Out
FEATURES
 FireWire, also called IEEE 1394 or i. LINK, high-
1. Manual Controls speed computer data-transfer interface that was
Look for cameras that let you control the settings used to connect personal computers, audio and
manually. Auto functions are convenient and will serve video devices, and other professional and
well on most occasions but there are certain situations consumer electronics.
where being able to manually control the focus, white
balance, and exposure is essential.  FireWire allows you to transfer audio and video
data between your camera and computer. This
a. Focus - Focus simply moves the camera lens, comes with all MiniDV and Digital8 cameras.
adjusting the “focus point”.
b. Exposure - Exposure time (sometimes called BASIC DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA PARTS AND
“shutter speed”) is the length of time the FUNCTIONS
camera is exposed for. 1. Viewfinder
c. ISO - refers to how “sensitive” the camera is.
d. White Balance  Allows you to see what your camera is
recording.
2. Audio-Video In/Out Jack Information such as:
- Battery life
You can connect your camera to a TV or monitor through - Time code
a cable attached to your AV in/out jack. This is useful if - Time left on tape and etc.
you want the images you recorded (or are recording) to
be viewed on TV.
2. LCD 6. On-board Microphone
 Some cameras the LCD swivels out from the  Digital video cameras often have built-in
side. microphones, which work fine for regular use.
 Displays the same information that you can see  However, most filmmakers use external or
in viewfinder, only larger attached microphones for enhanced sound.
 Allows you to make minor adjustments on focus
and exposure
7. Record Button
3. Lens
 An important part of the shooting is to press the
record button and begin recording. Pressing the
 Collects light and focuses the image onto your
record button again also stops the recording.
camera's sensor chip.
 Usually indicated with a red dot and is usually

 Lenses may come with manual focusing ring
located where your thumb sits when holding the
that lets you adjust the focus.
camera with your right hand
4. Zoom Rocker
8. Battery
 This lets you quickly adjust your lens angle from
 Each camera brand and model has its own
a wide-angle to a telephoto lens, depending on
battery pack.
the kind of shot you need to make.
5. Tape Bay  Most cameras require standard AA batteries.
 The tape bay is where you put the tape/ memory  Digital cameras require a robust power source
card. for functionality, so most DSLRs and mirrorless
cameras take advantage of the benefits provided
by lithium-ion batteries (Li-ion)
 Some cameras use an SD card or micro SD card.
Other cameras do not have any tape bays or slots
9. Tripod Mounting Nut
but have an internal hard disk drive where the
movie will be saved
 This is found at the bottom of the camera.
 You secure the screw of your tripod's mounting

plate onto this to mount your camera on the
tripod.
Reference: Tech Factors INC: Video Production and

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THE CAMERA 3. Headphone Jack

 The microphone that comes with your camera is

 Usually indicated with a red dot and is usually

5. Tape Bay  Most cameras require standard AA batteries.

 You secure the screw of your tripod's mounting

Reference: Tech Factors INC: Video Production and

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