Learning about Equipment

Me and Alun, my lead actor decided it would be a good idea to research the equipment we were planning to use to film my project so we researched the camera online to find the specifications and get a basic idea of how to use it.

SPECS

• HD/SD-SDI output for serial digital playout or live output of uncompressed audio/video signals • Enhanced metadata management feature saves details, like names or titles, onto the recorded clip • Additional Neutral Density filters, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64 • 20 variable frame rate steps include: 12, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 40, 44, 48, 54, 60 • Built-in waveform monitor and vectorscope as well as three advanced focus assist functions (2X center zoom, histogram and focus bar display) • Dynamic Range Stretch in 60i/60p HD replaces News Gamma • Enhanced user buttons that allow you to delete the last clip, pre-record, select P2 card slots or go into variable frame rates with the touch of the button • 6-pin Firewire with locking connection (no power out) • Dynamic focus ring/manual focus assist (300°/150° rotation) ensures camera reaches the last critical focus point. Iris/focus ring assignment switch enables focus ring to be the iris • 10X, 5X, 2X Digital Zoom in 1080/60i mode • Color bars with 1kHz tone • Camera playback format can be changed without going into menus • Time/date stamp burn-in for legal and surveillance work • Improved 3.5-inch LCD screen can also be flipped for use with 35mm adapters • Intuitive design - most cables face the rear to reduce conflicts; audio connections located in the same place • Lightweight (4.2lbs), yet durable construction with magnesium aluminum alloy (same as AG-HVX200 series) • Backed by Panasonic's 5-year limited warranty (must register after purchase) • Comes standard with Barry Green's HVX and HPX Book We also looked up the user manual online to get a basic idea of how to use the camera and take advantage of the specifications it has to offer... USER MANUAL We read through the relevant and important parts of the user manual so we now have a head start when we start using our equipment and hopefully it wont be so difficult to prepare on filming day.