LIDE Learning Center, Inc.
Isabel, Leyte
Notes in Computer 10
SY: 2023 – 2024
NAME:
SECTION:
THE CAMERA
The most basic digital tools for making your video are a
digital still camera and a digital video camera
 A “digital still camera” (also called digicam) takes
still pictures which are stirred in a media card. After
taking pictures, the media card can be removed and
then inserted into a computer so you can upload
the pictures you have taken. The number of pictures
you can make is based on the memory capacity of
your media card.
 A “digital video camera” takes moving pictures and
stores them in either a digital video cassette or a
digital video disc.
 Newer digital still camera and digital video camera
have features on capture both still shot images and
movies. The difference between the two lies in the
number of options available for still shot images and
movies.
BASIC DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA PARTS AND
FEATURES
1. Manual Controls
Look for cameras that let you control the settings
manually. Auto functions are convenient and will serve
well on most occasions but there are certain situations
where being able to manually control the focus, white
balance, and exposure is essential.
a. Focus - Focus simply moves the camera lens,
adjusting the “focus point”.
b. Exposure - Exposure time (sometimes called
“shutter speed”) is the length of time the
camera is exposed for.
c. ISO - refers to how “sensitive” the camera is.
d. White Balance
2. Audio-Video In/Out Jack
You can connect your camera to a TV or monitor through
a cable attached to your AV in/out jack. This is useful if
you want the images you recorded (or are recording) to
be viewed on TV.
3. Headphone Jack
 By connecting a pair of headphones to your
camera, you will be able to monitor the sound of
your video. So, if any unwanted noise comes up,
you can immediately make adjustments to avoid
it.
4. Microphone Jack
 First of all, built-in microphones are notoriously
poor performers. It is good to just record normal
video. But if professional audio is required, it
cannot be relied on. As a result, external mic is
designed to solve the problem.
 The microphone that comes with your camera is
already of good quality. But, for some specialized
uses such as when you want to get a clear
interview of a person in a noisy room, you may
need to use an external microphone. You attach
it to your camera through the microphone jack.
5. FireWire In/Out
 FireWire, also called IEEE 1394 or i. LINK, high-
speed computer data-transfer interface that was
used to connect personal computers, audio and
video devices, and other professional and
consumer electronics.
 FireWire allows you to transfer audio and video
data between your camera and computer. This
comes with all MiniDV and Digital8 cameras.
BASIC DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA PARTS AND
FUNCTIONS
1. Viewfinder
 Allows you to see what your camera is
recording.
Information such as:
- Battery life
- Time code
- Time left on tape and etc.
2. LCD 6. On-board Microphone

 Some cameras the LCD swivels out from the  Digital video cameras often have built-in
side. microphones, which work fine for regular use.
 Displays the same information that you can see  However, most filmmakers use external or
in viewfinder, only larger attached microphones for enhanced sound.
 Allows you to make minor adjustments on focus
and exposure
7. Record Button
3. Lens
 An important part of the shooting is to press the
record button and begin recording. Pressing the
 Collects light and focuses the image onto your
record button again also stops the recording.
camera's sensor chip.

 Usually indicated with a red dot and is usually

 Lenses may come with manual focusing ring
located where your thumb sits when holding the
that lets you adjust the focus.
camera with your right hand
4. Zoom Rocker
8. Battery
 This lets you quickly adjust your lens angle from
 Each camera brand and model has its own
a wide-angle to a telephoto lens, depending on
battery pack.
the kind of shot you need to make.

5. Tape Bay  Most cameras require standard AA batteries.

 The tape bay is where you put the tape/ memory  Digital cameras require a robust power source
card. for functionality, so most DSLRs and mirrorless
cameras take advantage of the benefits provided
by lithium-ion batteries (Li-ion)
 Some cameras use an SD card or micro SD card.
Other cameras do not have any tape bays or slots
9. Tripod Mounting Nut
but have an internal hard disk drive where the
movie will be saved
 This is found at the bottom of the camera.

 You secure the screw of your tripod's mounting

plate onto this to mount your camera on the
tripod.

Reference: Tech Factors INC: Video Production and

Digital Photography for beginners (4th Edition)