Camera & Health and Safety Introduction

Before we could start filming our thriller opening sequence we were shown how to use the cameras/tripods and the risks involved while filming.

Things learnt for using equipment

Camera:
- Turning on/off camera
- Opening and closing Camera Lens
- Adjusting the camera for automatic or manual focusing
- Reducing brightness of light
- Zooming in/out
- Viewing recorded footage

Tripod:
- Adjusting tripod height
- Locking camera onto the tripod
- Removing camera from tripod
- Tightening/Loosening up tripod for fast/slow panning/tilting

Risks to Equipment

Camera:
- Close the lens of the camera if it is not being used
- Put the camera back in its bag for tranporting long distances
- Do not touch the lens
- Keep the camera out of bad weather

Tripod:
- Make sure all legs are securely locked when using
- Put tripod back in carrier bag if it is not being used
- Keep tripod out of bad weather

Health & Safety

- Be careful not to trip over tripods

- Do not run while carrying equipment

- Carry equipment in their carrier bags