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Audio Video Production
Camera Mounting Equipment
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Purpose
Shaky shots are a sign of amateur video Difficult to get steady shots without a support Makes it easier to operate camera Prevents unnecessary camera movement Helps to keep the camera operator from
becoming tired
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Handheld or Shoulder Mount Camera held in operator’s hand or in hand
while resting on shoulder For lightweight cameras Support on shoulder or hold in hand Allows for quick movement from one location
or shot to another Cameras get heavy when taping for a long
time Operator gets tired Difficult to hold shots steady Difficult to achieve smooth camera movement
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Handheld or Shoulder Mount
To get the steadiest possible shots Avoid the telephoto setting on the lens Use the wide angle setting when possible Lean against something – a wall, tree, pole
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Monopod
Monfrontto VIDEO MONOPOD Cat. No: 557B
A single pole used to help support the camera
Lightweight and easy to carry Sets up quickly The camera operator can not let
go of the camera
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Tripods
Usually for lightweight ENG cameras/camcorders
Three adjustable legs Adjustable height Must make sure tripod and camera
are level Can be used on uneven ground or
stairs Can be used with a dolly (wheels) Oconnor
Video System
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Pedestals• Usually larger and heavier than a
tripod • Primarily used in a studio• Allows smooth movement in any
direction• Easy to raise or lower the camera• Use a counter balance system or
pneumatic (air) pressure or both to raise and lower the camera
• Can steer in any directionSachler Studio Ped 2-75
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Camera Stabilizing Systems
Allows camera operator to run or walk with the camera
Springs and counterweighted system absorbs movement
Camera mount worn by the camera operator
Can be heavy and difficult to use for a long period of time
Smaller lighter units are available for small camcorders
Steadicam ProVid 2
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Jib A crane like device that allows for a
great amount of camera movement Allows for a great amount of
movement· One person does all camera and jibs
operations Short jib can be clamped to surfaces Long jib is self supporting and
provides more movement than short jib
Miller Projib 958
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Crane
Allows for a great amount of camera movement
Heavy and large Occupies a lot of space studio
floor Needs at least two operators May need a driver in addition to
camera operator and dolly/boom operator
The smaller jib is more common in studios
Panther Galaxy Crane - Platform
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Camera Mounting Heads
Connects camera to the mount Allows the camera to tilt and
pan
2 BASIC TYPES
FLUID HEAD & CAM HEAD
Sachtler
DV6
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Camera Mounting Heads FLUID HEAD Usually for ENG cameras or
camcorders Lightweight Spring loaded mechanism in a thick
oil Usually uses a leveling ball to
attach the head to a tripod making easier to level the camera on the tripod
Sachtler
DV6
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Camera Mounting Heads
CAM HEAD For heavy cameras Usually used with pedestals Allows for smooth panning and
tilting Separate drag and lock
controls Vinten
Vector 700
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Automatic Camera Mounts Uses robotics to
control camera movements, zoom and focus
Camera operator is not on the studio floor
Can be used in programs that follow a format-- teleconferences, meetings, news
Vinten
HS-100P and BCS controller
Vinten
SP-2000X-Y Servo Pedestal