Introduction to Tripod and Settings

In the lesson we looked at a tripod and how it works, a tripod is a device that is used to hold a camera in place without having to hand hold it, it gives a more clear and sturdy image. It has 3 legs and can be height adjusted using a lock device which makes sure that the tripod legs don’t slip down etc. They are very easily adapted and can be carried around easily as well. The tripod head has pan (left to right and right to left) and tilt (up to down and down to up) locking nuts. It also has more resistance between movements. At the bottom of the camera (PD 170) there is a metal plate which you slide onto the shoe/camera plate. You then have to lock off the camera, to make sure its in the right place. Putting the microphone on the camera is important so sound is detected. To do this you need to un-tighten the thumb screw, and slip on the black foam material tube. This ensures that no back sound is detected.