Today we got loose on the toys! ;-) We got to use the tracking dolly and jib. First we looked at how to correctly clean and use a tripod. I now know the difference of balancing (camera and tilt) and levelling (using the spirit level) a tripod and can do both confidently. The tripods we use have small teeth on the side near the handle so I have to be careful not to put them too close or wear them down. The tripods we use are made out of aluminium (making a note of this in case I film in an environment where you can't use aluminium which did happen once to someone).
We also have monopods which we can use in harsh environments and are handy for quickness (and can double up as a walking stick).
Only zoom in documentaries. If I want to zoom in dramas, use a tracking dolly. It adds a sense of depth and realism to it. The tracks are like a big train set. There are small and big corners (the big ones go on the outside). Put a white 'sleeper' in at every joint and a 'stopper' at the end so the trolly doesn't roll off. When attaching a tripod to the dolly, strap it in with 3 bungees.
When using the jib, make sure the silver pin is unlocked to put the camera on. Make sure the screws stick out on the outside so levers can still function. If some screws are fully flushed with washers on both sides and are hard to get out, leave them alone! The ball head puts the camera on. If I'm struggling to put the camera on, Lee can help us out and do it. Bless.
We also learned a few camera tricks like hair pulling and punching. The video of all activities we did can be found here. I also added appropriate music.
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