Health and safety and setting up the camera

Setting up the JVC GY-HM100

Monday 5th December we learnt how to set up the camera and the functions on the camera when in certain situations. we use these JVC camera so we can get a professional, high class finish when are filming are footage.

Firstly, when setting up the camera, you need to insert the battery. this is done by sliding the battery in from the right to the left. you know this is done properly, if you can hear a click sound.

Battery

battery slide in from the the right to left

Memory card

Secondly, when inserting the memory card undo the flap on the left hand side and push in the memory card. If the screen on the camera shows camera error check if the side of the memory card is on open.

Thirdly, when putting the camera on a tripod you need to make sure the tripods legs are the same length when extending. This makes the camera level when filming and the tripod would be sturdy all the way through when filming the footage.

Tripod

When putting the camera on to the tripod stand, you need to slide the camera forward until it fits neatly into place and then lock it in by finishing the handle upwards, to test to see if the camera is in place you need to grab it from the hand held strap on the camera and slightly shake it.

The functions.

• To switch between recordings and to playback footage simply press 'cammedia' button then use the toggle button to scan through.
• how to zoom - on top of the JVC GY-HM100 camera there is two set up button just simply hold down the left button to zoom in or the right button to zoom out
• to keep the camera in focus there are two ways of doing this

1. AF (Auto focus)
2. MF (Manual focus)
3. at all time it is best to keep it on Auto focus unless, in your footage the you want to signify a person or an object you would close manual focus

• Finally on the camera there is a 'ND filter' button. When this button is pressed, it reduces the natural light entering the camera lens. it is best not to use this function. unless it is really bright room or really bright weather conditions.

Health and safety 

We also filled out a health and safety form. this is because we need to be aware of what may happen when we are filming with no adult guidance when it is are own possession. This health and safety form is the major requirement when starting any practical work!!!

Health and Safety form