Camera notes

1.  What is a Focus Statement?  Define
is the thing that directs your story.

2.  Why do we need a Focus Statement?
to Chanel our ideas for a story

3.  Give an example of a Focus Statement sentence.
the lacrosse team is playing a game in bad weather today.

4.  Give an example of a Focus Statement in 3 words: (Subject-Verb-Object)
lacrosse plays in rain

5.  What are the 6 Essential Equipment items you need with you when shooting an interview?
camera, tripod, microphone, headphones, batteries, media

6.  Why is a tripod important? 
keeps image steady

7.  The Tripod is my
friend

8.  Define:  Pan moving tripod
 horizontally

9.  Define:  Tilt
 moving tripod vertically

10.  Why are headphones important?  
to make sure the sound quality  is good

11.  Why is it important to TEST YOUR EQUIPMENT BEFORE YOU GO ON SHOOT!

so that you know it is working right before you go out and use it.

12.  Define Wide shot:
overall setting and surrounding.

13.  Why do we need a wide shot?
to establish location

14.  Define Medium shot:
less setting and more detail.


15.  Why do we need a medium shot?
be more specific

16.  Define a tight shot.
close up

17.  Why do we need a tight shot?
to create maximum detail

18.  What is a sequence?

19.  Why do we need a sequence?