Sony CCD-V1 - Manual (Page 39)

FRAMING PEOPLE BRIGHTNESS LEVELS
Basic shots for properly framing people are as
follows.
[ a ] Bust shot—Chest and above
[ b ] Waist shot—Upper hips and above
[ c ] Knee shot—Knees and above
[ d ] Full shot—Entire body
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The single greatest Influence on picture quality
is the brightness level. Using the following chart
as a reference, take a few minutes to familiarize
yourself with brightness levels to improve your
recording.
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1,000
500
Overcast day. one hour
after euerisfi (2,000)
Office Ш by fluorescent
lamps, near window (1,0001
Ciearday, one hour txj'ore
sunset (1.000)
Department store counter (5(X) — 700)
Station wicket (650)
Office lit by fluorescent lamps
Video light
(400 - 500)
recom-
Room lit by two 30 W
mended
100
fluorescent lamps (300)
Subway station platform (300)
Arcade at night (150— 200)
Video light Theater lobby (15— 35)
required
10
Candle light (10— 15)
CAMERA POSITfON AND ANGLE
Camera position and angle Screen effect
Basic angle The camera person stands,
keeping the camera at eye
level with the subject.
• This angle provides the most stable
appearance on the screen and should be used
as much as possible.
Low angle This angle is used when
the subject is higher than
eye level. • People appear taller from this angle and the
impression is given that they are domineering
and overpowering.
• In a thriller type production, feelings of terror
or anxiety can be created.
High angle This angle is used for
subjects below eye level. • Used to shoot large numbers of people,
flowers, etc., so each can be seen.
• Can be used to emphasize feelings of
smallness and distance.
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