U3 L5 Equipment And Techniques For Video And Film (PART 2)

Question 1

What are viewfinders?

Answer 1

feature on camera where operator can view image

Question 2

Single-unit cameras feature built-in viewfinders with what type of screens?

Answer 2

LCD screens

Question 3

Professional cameras offer monitors as an ()

Answer 3

extra accessory

Question 4

How do camera operators use the viewfinder?

Answer 4

control image for tiling and panning

Question 5

How do camera operators use a monitor?

Answer 5

• ensure image is sharp

- frame complicated camera motion

Question 6

What does the Wave form monitor display about an image?

Answer 6

• color values

- brightness

Question 7

What is a frame mask? What is it used for?

Answer 7

• framing shot where top, bottom etc. is cropped

- image needs to be masked in postprod to a diff aspect ratio

Question 8

What is a frame guide?

Answer 8

shows image at diff formats so left and right frame sides are not cut off

Question 9

What is a follow focus?

Answer 9

shifts focus knob manipulation to a large dial for easier control

Question 10

What is a whip?

Answer 10

• accessory to follow focus

- allowing cameraman to pull focus from a distance

Question 11

When is a whip used?

Answer 11

if dolly shot or Steadicam is needed for complicated shot

Question 12

What are Matte boxes used for?

Answer 12

blocks extra light form reaching lens

Question 13

What are filter trays used for?

Answer 13

holds camera filters in front of lens

Question 14

What are neutral density filters used for?

Answer 14

reduces light entering camera (darkens sky)

Question 15

What are Polarizers used for?

Answer 15

removes reflections

Question 16

What are CRT’s?

Answer 16

cathode ray monitors

Question 17

What are LCD’s?

Answer 17

Liquid Crystal display monitors

Question 18

What is the difference between LCDs and CRTs?

Answer 18

C- shows good contrast and saturated colors, bulky, expensive
L- inexpensive, common, flat screens

Question 19

What is the least expensive type of tripod?

Answer 19

friction head tripod

Question 20

What are friction head tripods designed for?

Answer 20

• still cameras
• lightweight consumer cameras
• lockdown shots

Question 21

How much can a fluid head tripod cost?

Answer 21

300 to thousands

Question 22

What is the most expensive type of tripod? How much can it cost?

Answer 22

gear head tripod, 20,000

Question 23

What are gear head tripods designed for?

Answer 23

large cameras

Question 24

What are cranes used for? And who operates them?

Answer 24

• shots over a large crows

- professional crane operators

Question 25

What does the three-point lighting system contain?

Answer 25

• key light (high and side of subject)
• fill light
• rim(back) light (behind subject)
• background light

Question 26

What is background light used for in a lighting set up?

Answer 26

makes a subject/location look natural

Question 27

What is a barn door used for? What is it also called?

Answer 27

masks light, sider

Question 28

What are reflectors used for? What are aluminum reflectors used for?

Answer 28

• ‘throws’ light

- throws light for wide shots and backgrounds