WEBVTT 00:00:00.815 --> 00:00:04.760 Hello and welcome to the 31C3 camera introduction. 00:00:06.118 --> 00:00:09.526 In this video I'll tell you, 00:00:09.526 --> 00:00:15.294 which tasks you'll have to fullfill, at the congress, as a camera angel. 00:00:18.504 --> 00:00:21.062 Your primary task will be operating the camera. 00:00:21.062 --> 00:00:25.845 This is the camera on its triod. 00:00:26.327 --> 00:00:28.286 Each camera has a number, 00:00:28.286 --> 00:00:30.505 which is also indicated on the tripod. 00:00:30.505 --> 00:00:34.104 In this case number "1". 00:00:34.104 --> 00:00:36.599 There is also a tally light somewhere 00:00:36.599 --> 00:00:39.264 - but more on that later. 00:00:39.264 --> 00:00:45.550 Additonally, there are headphones, with a box on the other end. 00:00:45.550 --> 00:00:50.241 When you arrive it is best to put them on first, 00:00:50.241 --> 00:00:56.419 they allow you to talk to the video-mixing angel. 00:00:56.419 --> 00:01:03.618 If they want to talk to you they will say something like "1 for direction", or "camera 1", 00:01:03.618 --> 00:01:10.316 just listen for your number at the beginning of a message. 00:01:10.316 --> 00:01:13.708 There is also a talk-button here, which you can press, 00:01:13.708 --> 00:01:17.530 it will latch, and you can answer. 00:01:17.530 --> 00:01:22.924 Depending on what works best for you. 00:01:22.924 --> 00:01:25.519 Concerning the camera itself: 00:01:25.519 --> 00:01:31.172 When you arrive at the camera, it usually has a fixed position, 00:01:31.172 --> 00:01:36.524 showing a total view, or a close up, or whatever. 00:01:36.524 --> 00:01:41.459 That means as such the camera setting is as intended. 00:01:41.459 --> 00:01:46.949 If in doubt ask the video-mixing angel whether everythings alright. 00:01:46.949 --> 00:01:49.580 There are multiple controls on the camera, 00:01:49.580 --> 00:01:51.661 of which only the zoom is releavant to you. 00:01:51.661 --> 00:01:56.437 With this type of camera it is located up here. 00:01:56.437 --> 00:01:59.640 If you press forwards the camera zooms in, 00:01:59.640 --> 00:02:01.976 If you press backwards it zooms out. 00:02:01.976 --> 00:02:04.471 Depending on how far down you push the speed will vary, 00:02:04.471 --> 00:02:08.278 however, most of the time the camera should not be live 00:02:08.278 --> 00:02:12.085 while you zoom, making this less relevant. 00:02:12.085 --> 00:02:15.893 As I said, you usually won't have to alter any settings, 00:02:15.893 --> 00:02:18.593 unless the video-mixing angel explicitly tells you to. 00:02:18.593 --> 00:02:22.816 There is also this button up here, with different settings, 00:02:22.816 --> 00:02:25.039 but I would recommend this one. 00:02:25.039 --> 00:02:31.262 Some cameras have a remote mounted to the tripod's handle, 00:02:31.262 --> 00:02:37.811 this also allows you to control the zoom, it all varies a bit. 00:02:37.811 --> 00:02:45.473 The camera is not recoding on its own, so you won't have to press the record-button. 00:02:45.473 --> 00:02:50.161 This time this is controlled centrally. 00:02:50.161 --> 00:02:53.938 Let me quickly demonstrate the tally light, 00:02:53.938 --> 00:02:56.524 it lights up red, whenever your camera is active. 00:02:56.524 --> 00:03:02.413 If this is the case pay attention and avoid sudden movements. 00:03:02.413 --> 00:03:06.225 If the speaker leaves the frame, slowly adjust the frame, 00:03:06.225 --> 00:03:09.692 the tripod will help you to avoid overly fast movements, 00:03:09.692 --> 00:03:12.727 when configured corretcly. 00:03:12.727 --> 00:03:15.339 Let's talk about the tripod: 00:03:15.339 --> 00:03:17.645 Everything should be in balance, 00:03:17.645 --> 00:03:20.579 meaning even if.. 00:03:20.579 --> 00:03:22.341 if this is opened up.. 00:03:22.341 --> 00:03:24.692 you have these locking screws: 00:03:24.692 --> 00:03:27.285 If it is pointing down it is locked, 00:03:27.285 --> 00:03:32.838 so don't apply force to it, but open the screw first. 00:03:32.838 --> 00:03:34.933 It should be steady like this. 00:03:34.933 --> 00:03:38.547 The camera should not drop towards either side, 00:03:38.547 --> 00:03:41.501 it should stay like this. 00:03:41.501 --> 00:03:46.647 It it does not, just talk to the hall engineering coordinator, 00:03:46.647 --> 00:03:50.475 they will make sure that the camera is balanced correctly again. 00:03:50.475 --> 00:03:52.020 What can you adjust on the tripod? 00:03:52.020 --> 00:03:59.261 The attenuation for tilting the camera, can be controlled using this wheel. 00:03:59.261 --> 00:04:03.739 As you can see it bounces slightly. 00:04:03.739 --> 00:04:06.850 The default setting is "2". 00:04:06.850 --> 00:04:12.203 You can control this bouncing by turning this wheel and resetting it to "0". 00:04:12.203 --> 00:04:14.640 The camera remains steady almost on its own. 00:04:14.640 --> 00:04:17.651 If you have the camera in a raised position 00:04:17.651 --> 00:04:19.552 and have to point it down all the time, 00:04:19.552 --> 00:04:22.833 you can use a loose setting to disable the suspension, 00:04:22.833 --> 00:04:26.730 which would make it tilt back completely. 00:04:26.730 --> 00:04:30.493 A medium setting is almost always correct. 00:04:30.493 --> 00:04:33.063 The same goes for the lower level. 00:04:33.063 --> 00:04:36.482 This is the wheel for the rotational axis, 00:04:36.482 --> 00:04:38.128 if I set it to "2" it is relatively stiff, 00:04:38.128 --> 00:04:41.794 if I set it to "0" it is relatively loose. 00:04:41.794 --> 00:04:45.740 After changing the setting you'll have to pivot back and forth a bit to make it latch, 00:04:45.740 --> 00:04:48.475 otherwise it is not current. 00:04:48.475 --> 00:04:52.260 I would recommend "1", which is quite alright. 00:04:52.260 --> 00:04:54.816 And again for this joint, if this is sticking out, 00:04:54.816 --> 00:04:56.722 do not apply force to the tripod, 00:04:56.722 --> 00:04:59.500 it will damage the tripod, 00:04:59.500 --> 00:05:03.375 instead swing this in, which makes the axis turn easily. 00:05:03.375 --> 00:05:06.535 Usually the lower axis should not be locked. 00:05:06.535 --> 00:05:13.099 The upper one might be sensible on occasion, but the lower one under no circumstances. 00:05:13.099 --> 00:05:18.557 Don't adjust the height of the tripod on the screws down there, 00:05:18.557 --> 00:05:21.514 one of us will make the adjustment 00:05:21.514 --> 00:05:25.960 if necessary. 00:05:25.960 --> 00:05:28.371 Another related topic is this: 00:05:28.371 --> 00:05:30.443 Never film the audience! 00:05:30.443 --> 00:05:32.745 Make sure that faces are visible under no circumstances! 00:05:32.745 --> 00:05:35.518 Of course, if someone runs in front of a camera it is their own fault, 00:05:35.518 --> 00:05:37.278 the video-mixing angel will also ensure 00:05:37.278 --> 00:05:39.558 to switch to another camera in this case. 00:05:39.558 --> 00:05:42.330 But when there is an audience question 00:05:42.330 --> 00:05:46.263 don't turn the camera around to film it. 00:05:46.263 --> 00:05:49.171 It is the usual policy at CCC events, particularly at the congress, 00:05:49.171 --> 00:05:53.371 not to show the audience. 00:05:53.371 --> 00:05:58.848 If you enter the hall for your shift, 00:05:58.848 --> 00:06:03.169 don't go straight for a camera. Instead meet at the video-mixing table. 00:06:03.169 --> 00:06:06.814 In hall 1 and 2 this is at the front, 00:06:06.814 --> 00:06:10.300 in hall 6 and G it is at the back, you'll see it immediately, 00:06:10.300 --> 00:06:14.506 there are many monitors and control panels. 00:06:14.506 --> 00:06:18.774 Wait there until all camera angels for the hall are present and then determine, 00:06:18.774 --> 00:06:21.934 who operates which camera. 00:06:21.934 --> 00:06:29.184 This way the video-mixing angel and the hall coordinator are aware everyone is present 00:06:29.184 --> 00:06:34.243 and doesn't have to call the heaven to organize new people. 00:06:34.243 --> 00:06:41.514 If you have any problems just talk to the hall engineering coordinator. 00:06:41.514 --> 00:06:43.002 Alright, that should be it, 00:06:43.002 --> 00:06:45.519 if there are any changes, 00:06:45.519 --> 00:06:47.729 they will be in the angelsystem, there is a "News" section, 00:06:47.729 --> 00:06:51.000 just check if we announced anything. 00:06:52.010 --> 00:06:54.030 Have fun!