Appedix 1.5
PREPARATION FOR IN-CAMERA-EDITED SHOOTS
Let's talk about prep. I'm a DP; I spent all of my professional career in the camera department. I know camera prep, but I know grip/electric and sound only by observation and common sense. Probably at one point or another in your career, you will do everything, so you'll want to know the condition of all your equipment.
Camera prep at this stage is pretty much picking up a video camera and turning it on. Did it work? We're good to go! But let's begin a system that will pay off now and every time you decide to use a camera.
First, turn it on. Does it work? If not, check for the battery, replace the battery, or get another camera. Look through the viewfinder. Is it bright? Can you focus and zoom? ...
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