Studio Lesson 1: Intro to cameras and equipment

In class, we went into the studio and learnt about the cameras we might be using for our films. We were able to start using the equipment, hands on. During the lesson, we were taught how to set up a camera and a tripod right from the very beginning. The good thing about this is that the teacher didn't assume that we knew anything and took things slowly so that everybody was comfortable with the equipment that we were handling.

He showed us how to set up a tripod. This included how to set up the legs, axis, mounting plate and the head. 

He also taught us how to adjust all of these things. Then he taught us how to set up three different types of cameras. 

Sony NX5

Sony FS100

Canon 5D

The skills we learnt were putting in the battery, putting on the lens and basic function techniques of the individual cameras (on/off, zoom, focus, setting white balance). We then were able to practise using these techniques on things and people around the room. This practise gave a good sense of how the cameras should be handled when in use and when not in use. 

In my opinion, this lesson was very valuable to all of us as we are going to be using this equipment for 2 years and its important to learn everything about them which does include the very simple things like putting in the battery.