Advanced Camera Workshop 1

 In this camera workshop, we discussed the differences of fixed focus lenses, zoom lenses, and how to use a monitor. 

Firstly I learnt the differences of a zoom lens and prime lens. A zoom lens allows you to zoom and change the focal length, while a prime lens has a fixed focal length and cannot zoom in. 

I then looked at how the monitor works, its a large view finder which is connected to the camera. On the top left hand corner oif the screen, it says  the FPS and shutter speed. The shutter speed is used to capture the speed of the motion, so by changing the shutter speed on the settings it will wither capture a fast, sharp shot which is usually used when editing in slow-mo, sports, dancing and capturing perfomances. while a slower shutter speed such as 360 degrees, creates a blurred, dreamlike feel to the shot however it is less shakey and is a more smooth shot. But usually the natural setting on the shutter speed is 180 degrees. The FPS stands for frames per second, in the UK this is always going to be set to 25fps unless shooting in slow motion where this will change to 50fps. 

For our music videos, we will be using a prime lens as they have a fixed zoom and easier to focus. Our teacher showed us the box full of lenses, each lens had a fixed zoom which was written above it. We were also shown the tape measured technique in order to gain the perfect focus point. To do this we measured the distance from the camera to the subject, eg. 7ft away. From that information, we then adjust the focusing wheel to 7 in order to have a focused outcome. 

Usually for face shots in music videos, we should use an 85mm prime lens and for an establishing shot it is suggested ti use an 18mm to acheive that wide angle look.