Digita Video Program (Cannon FS-300, Cannon ZR, and Kodak PlayTouch)

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1 Digita Video Program (Cannon FS-300, Cannon ZR, and Kodak PlayTouch) 1

2 Table of Contents In this tutorial you will learn the following about using a Digital Video Camera: 1. Digital Viedo Resources 2. Digital Video Policies 3. Borrowing a Camera from TSC 4. What a camera kit contains 5. How to use a FireWire Cable 6. How to use a FireWire Hard Drive 7. Using a Digital Camera Pg. 3 Pg. 4 Pg. 5 Pg. 6 Pg. 8 Pg. 9 Pg Returning the Camera to TSC Pg. 19 2

3 Digital Video Resources Digital video (DV) production is now more accessible to consumers with home computers. What was once limited to video professionals using expensive equipment is now available to students at BGSU. Any registered BGSU student can borrow a DV camera kit free of charge. It comes complete with extra batteries and various adapter cables. In addition, students may also borrow tripods, microphones, lighting kits, and external Firewire hard drives. This hardware makes it easy to shoot, edit, and save digital videos for courserelated use. Editing digital video can be completed at dozens of DV-ready lab systems across campus and at the Collab Lab in room 122 Wm. T. Jerome Library, across from the elevators on the first floor. The following sections contain self-paced tutorials specific to student digital video use at BGSU, along with policies, and related information. If you are a BGSU student, feel free to schedule a tutoring session with the Collab Lab staff. If you represent a BGSU student organization and need additional help learning how to use digital video equipment to create your own videos, you may sign-up for our Digital Video Basics workshop on our Workshops page. Digital Video Policies The information below lists policies for DV equipment borrowing and use. Please read through each item. Eligibility for participation requires enrollment in a BGSU undergraduate or graduate program. Equipment must be used for Academic purposes. The Video cameras, still cameras, and tripods can be borrowed for three (3) day periods. Late fees: Video and Still Cameras and Tripods: $1/ hour Late fees will be charged to your Bursar account. All equipment must be returned to the Circulation Desk during normal hours of operation. Items may NOT be returned in the book drop. Equipment may only be renewed by bringing the equipment back into the Circulation Desk of the Wm. T. Jerome Library in person. If the equipment in question is already on hold by another individual, you will not be able to renew it. If you withdraw from BGSU or graduate and still have digital equipment checked out, you must turn it in as soon as you withdraw, or prior to graduation. Failure to return digital equipment by the due date will result in late fees and other replacement charges. 3

4 Digital Video Policies Continued BGSU does not assume any responsibility for damage or loss of the camera kit or any related accessories. You will be responsible for repair costs if the user damages any items in the camera kit due to misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment or improper maintenance. This type of damage may include, but is not limited to the following damages: Damaged LCD view finder from being dropped or other excessive force Cracked, scratched or broken parts Broken latches or connectors Liquid damage inside the camera or foreign material inside the system Damage caused by excessive force, shock or from being dropped. Repair costs will be charged to your Bursar account, and may be taken out of your financial aid package. Stolen or missing DV equipment should be reported immediately to BGSU campus police at (419)

5 What the Camera Kit Includes The camera kit from TSC includes the following items: Cannon ZR Camera Bag (Fig.1) Camera (Fig. 2) Battery (Fig. 3) Charging Cable (Fig. 4) Remote Control (Fig. 5) A/V Cables (Fig. 6) Manual (Fig. 7) FireWire Cable (Fig. 8) Cannon FS300 Camera Bag (Fig. 1) Camera (Fig. 9) Charging Cable (Fig. 10) A/V Cables (Fig. 11) Manual (Fig. 12) USB Cable (Fig. 13) 5

16) NOTE: Always remember to put items in the

6 What the Camera Kit Includes (cont.) Kodak PlayTouch Camera Bag (Fig.1) Camera (Fig. 14) Wall Adapter (Fig. 15) Charging Cable (Fig. 16) NOTE: Always remember to put items in the carrying case after each use or when not using at all. The back zipper compartment stores the Kodak PlayTouch. The front zipper compartment stores the camera charger chords and wall adapter. 6

Cannon FS Series (rear view) 1 3 4 2 5 1. Power Light- This will be illuminated when camera is powered on. 2. Playback Mode- Use this mode to playback your videoes and still images. 5. Record Button- Press this button to begin recording or take a digital still.

7 Cannon FS Series (rear view) Power Light- This will be illuminated when camera is powered on. 2. Playback Mode- Use this mode to playback your videoes and still images. 5. Record Button- Press this button to begin recording or take a digital still. Press it a second time to conclude recording. 3. Video Record Mode- Use this mode to record video. 4. Still Image Mode- Use this mode to take still images. Similar to a tradiditional point-and-shoot digital camera. 7

Cannon ZR Series (inside view) 8 6 7 9 6. Video Snap Button- Use this button to snap a still frame while recording video. 7. USB Port- Use this port to connect your camera to your computer.

Display/Batt Info Button- Use this button to change what information is shown on the LCD screen.

8 Cannon ZR Series (inside view) Video Snap Button- Use this button to snap a still frame while recording video. 7. USB Port- Use this port to connect your camera to your computer. Insert the smaller end of the USB cable (Fig. 13) into your camera and the larger end into an open USB port on your computer. Refer to Fig. 17 below. 8. Display/Batt Info Button- Use this button to change what information is shown on the LCD screen. Pushing this will also toggle the battery information display feature. 9. A/V Out Port- Use A/V Out to connect your camera to a TV via the A/V cables provided (Fig. 11). Figure 17 8

Cannon FS Series (open view) 10 11 12 13 14 15 10. Joystick- Use this to navigate the menues, as well as access the play controls. 11. Function Key- Use this button to access the recording settings such as night vision and exposure.

9 Cannon FS Series (open view) Joystick- Use this to navigate the menues, as well as access the play controls. 11. Function Key- Use this button to access the recording settings such as night vision and exposure. 12. Play/Pause Button- Use this button to either play or pause video when in playback mode. 13. Stop/W Button- Use this button to either STOP video when in plaback mode or adjust the zoom WIDE when in recording mode. 14. Playlist/T Button- Use this button to either access the file playl ist menu in playback mode, or adjust the zoom TALL when in recording mode. 15. Camera Connect Button- Use this button when connecting your camera to a computer. Make sure the camera is plugged into a wall outlet first and connect the camera to the computer via a USB cable then press this button. 9

Kodak PlayTouch (front view) 1 2 7 3 8 4 5 6 1. CAMERA KEY- Changes the photo contrast. Normal, Sepia and Negative are choices available. Also takes the camera into Live view. 2. Preview Button- After taking pho tos/videos, use to preview or discard.

10 Kodak PlayTouch (front view) CAMERA KEY- Changes the photo contrast. Normal, Sepia and Negative are choices available. Also takes the camera into Live view. 2. Preview Button- After taking pho tos/videos, use to preview or discard. 3. Delete Button 5. Strap Post 6. Speaker 7. LCD Camera Lens 8. Pictured here are your TOGGLE KEYS and SELECT button. Utilize these to browse under SETTINGS or to ZOOM-IN and ZOOM-OUT. 4. Settings Button- Here you can ac cess your settings as far as sounds, h2o (under water option) 10

Kodak PlayTouch (back & side view) 10 12 9 11 13 14 9. Microphone- used to capture audio. 10. Flash- used to add light to the shot. 11. Lens- The cameras eye point this at what you are shooting.

USB Port- used to both charge the camera by plugging in the USB cable (Fig. 16) into the WALL ADAPTER (Fig.

11 Kodak PlayTouch (back & side view) Microphone- used to capture audio. 10. Flash- used to add light to the shot. 11. Lens- The cameras eye point this at what you are shooting. 12. Power Button- used to turn on the camera. 13. Headphone Jack- plug in head phones here. 14. USB Port- used to both charge the camera by plugging in the USB cable (Fig. 16) into the WALL ADAPTER (Fig. 15), then plugging it into a wall outlet, and to connect the camera to your computer by plugging the USB cable into an open USB port (Fig. 17) on your computer. 11

Handycam (front & side view) 15 22 19 20 23 21 16 17 18 24 25 26 27 15.

Photo Button- Used for still pictures. 17. Zoom- Used to zoom in or out. 18.

Flash- Can be turned on or off as needed. 21.

Power- Used to turn the camera on and off. 23. Record- Used to start and stop recording. 24.

12 Handycam (front & side view) Mini DV Slot- Used for mini DV tape, purchased at the BGSU bookstore. 16. Photo Button- Used for still pictures. 17. Zoom- Used to zoom in or out. 18. Open/Eject- Used to open the Mini DV Slot. 19. Eye Piece- Can be used in place of Viewing Screen. 20. Flash- Can be turned on or off as needed. 21. Nightshot- Can be turned on or off for better quality photos at night/low light settings. 22. Power- Used to turn the camera on and off. 23. Record- Used to start and stop recording. 24. Camera Lens- Make sure that the lens is open in order to record or take photos. 25. Viewing Screen- Used to view video footage or still photos. 26. Memory stick slow- Used to store external memory. 27. Battery Pack- Used to power the Handycam. 12

Tripod 28 31 29 32 30 33 34 35 36 28. Camera Mount- Used to attach the Camera to the Tripod. 29. Tripod Legs- Can be extended or retracted.

Adjuster- Used to increase/decrease horizontal/vertical toggle. 32.

Camera Mount Release- Used to release the camera from the Camera Mount Lock. 34.

13 Tripod Camera Mount- Used to attach the Camera to the Tripod. 29. Tripod Legs- Can be extended or retracted. 30. Tripod Control- Used to position the camera. 31. Adjuster- Used to increase/decrease horizontal/vertical toggle. 32. Camera Mount Lock- Locks the camera in place on the tripod. 33. Camera Mount Release- Used to release the camera from the Camera Mount Lock. 34. Tripod Camera Start- Can be used in lieu of record buttom on the camera. 35. Tripod Photo Button- Can be used to take photos in lieu of the photo button on the camera. 36. Tripod Zoom- Used to zoom in and out in lieu of the zoom button on the camera. 13

14 Returning the Camera to the Library Everything you ve borrowed must be returned to the Library by the time and date specified. It is your responsibility to observe the Library s hours of operation which are posted outside the Library, as well as on the DV contract you signed, and return everything on time. No extra notice will be given regarding due dates or times. A member of the Library staff will check the operating condition of the camera and all accessories when the camera is returned. For each item missing or damaged, your bursar account will be billed. By taking good care of the camera and all accessories and returning them promptly, you can make the experience of recording and editing digital video a pleasant one. 14

Digital Video Tutorial

Digital Video Tutorial TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Getting Started Pg. 2 2. Digital Video FAQ Pg. 3 3. Borrowing Equipment Pg. 4 4. Toolbox Description Pg. 5 5. Working with Layers Pg. 10 6. Making Selections