Video Training
Latest Blog Post Regarding Video:
Level 1 – The Basics
Checklists (each download includes both AM & PM blocks)
The following downloads are the “checklist” for each position in regards the Video Team within the Main Auditorium. This is simply the start-up & shut-down procedures for each specific position.
- Director
- AD/Shader –
- Switcher –
- Studio Camera Ops –
- Mobile Camera Ops –
Level 2 – Advanced Techniques
Documents
The following documents are for download and have been created to take your skill levels to the next level. Each document helps create consistency within our language and expectations while working together on Sunday’s.
- Video Terms & Stage Direction –
- This download helps you to clarify what terms such as "Aperture/Iris", "Rack Focus", "Stage Left/Right" are as well as 21 other vital terms you need to know.
- Director/Camera Language –
- This download helps to clarify terms that the Director will use such as "Standby", "Reset", "Check Focus", Head-room", "Lead-room" along with 20 other calls that you must know to operate on a Sunday morning. This document is a must for: Director, AD/Shader, Switcher, Studio Cam Ops & Mobile Cam Ops.
- Stationary Camera Tips –
- This download is specially for the Studio Camera Ops giving some basic tips and tricks to taking their skills to the next level.
- Rule Thirds/Headroom/Lead-Room –
- The Rule-of-Thirds states that an image should be imagined as divided into nine equal parts by two equally-spaced horizontal lines and two equally-spaced vertical lines, and that important compositional elements should be placed along these lines or their intersections. Proponents of the technique claim that aligning a subject with these points creates more tension, energy and interest in the composition than simply centering the subject would. Download this document to view examples of the "Rule-of-Thirds" as well as more information on Headroom & Lead-Room.
Videos
Here you will find training videos or concept videos sharing with you techniques and theory on how to better operate your camera or direct the IMAG team from the Directors chair.
- Message Camera Framing
- Below you will see an entire message from a weekend series at PC3. This is one of the best overall technical filming we have seen. In this video it includes both lowerthirds and a prop that Mike uses to illustrate his points. The cuts between shots where Directed by volunteer Richard Perry and Studio Cameras were operated by volunteers Phillip Andrews (Cam #1) & Chris Woehrle (Cam #2). Please watch the entire video below looking at movements from sitting to standing, interaction with the white board (prop), head-room & overall movement left to right.
Level 3 – Mentoring
More info coming soon about Level 3 topics.
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