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=== Camera Settings === | === Camera Settings === | ||
| − | #Turn off both Auto Focus and Image Stabilizer switches on the lens | + | #Turn off both Auto Focus and Image Stabilizer switches on the lens. |
| − | #Turn the camera dial to the movie mode (camera icon) | + | #Turn the camera dial to the movie mode (camera icon). |
| − | #Press the Menu button and adjust the following settings [[Canon Rebel Video Settings Guide|Canon Rebel Video Settings Guide]] | + | #Press the Menu button and adjust the following settings [[Canon Rebel Video Settings Guide|Canon Rebel Video Settings Guide]]. |
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=== Shooting Settings === | === Shooting Settings === | ||
| − | + | '''Set the ISO/ASA''': | |
| − | + | ''(film grain - light sensitivity)'' | |
| − | + | *Press the ISO button and use the scroll wheel to adjust values. | |
| − | + | *Anything above 800 will look pretty grainy. | |
| − | + | '''Set White Balance''': | |
| − | + | *Take a shot of a white piece of paper in the subject area. | |
| − | + | *In the menu settings select that white image as the custom white balance reference. | |
| − | + | *Press Display. | |
| + | *Press Quick menu. | ||
| + | *Select custom white balance using the scroll wheel. | ||
| + | *Press Quick menu to exit. | ||
| + | '''Adjust exposure''': | ||
| + | *Press the * symbol to adjust exposure settings in combination with the AV button and scroll wheel. | ||
| + | '''Focus''': | ||
| + | *Press the AF button to zoom and focus, or use the camera zoom and focus controls on the lens. | ||
| + | *Use the focus assist zoom button to toggle magnification x5, or x10 to do critical focus. | ||
| + | '''Start Recording''' | ||
| + | *Press the camera button with the red dot directly next to the viewfinder to start video recording. (Pressing the shutter will only take a still image) | ||
| + | *Press the camera record button again to stop. | ||
| + | ''It is recommended to have pre and post roll before and after each shot.'' | ||
=== Resources === | === Resources === | ||
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[http://littlegreatideas.com/stabilizer/diy/ DIY Steadicam] | [http://littlegreatideas.com/stabilizer/diy/ DIY Steadicam] | ||
| − | ===Import Video from a DSLR Memory Card=== | + | ===Import Video from a DSLR Memory Card Into Premiere Elements=== |
''Provided in the Multimedia Lab and Non-Linear Suites are memory card readers at each station.'' | ''Provided in the Multimedia Lab and Non-Linear Suites are memory card readers at each station.'' | ||
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#To import the clips click the '''Get Media''' button. Depending on the quantity of footage this may take a few moments. | #To import the clips click the '''Get Media''' button. Depending on the quantity of footage this may take a few moments. | ||
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[[category:2011-2012]] | [[category:2011-2012]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:36, 30 October 2012
Contents
Shooting Video on the Canon Rebel DSLR T2i
Notes
- Additional accessories including AC adapter cables, memory card readers, lenses, and remotes are available separately through Media Loan
Camera Settings
- Turn off both Auto Focus and Image Stabilizer switches on the lens.
- Turn the camera dial to the movie mode (camera icon).
- Press the Menu button and adjust the following settings Canon Rebel Video Settings Guide.
Shooting Settings
Set the ISO/ASA: (film grain - light sensitivity)
- Press the ISO button and use the scroll wheel to adjust values.
- Anything above 800 will look pretty grainy.
Set White Balance:
- Take a shot of a white piece of paper in the subject area.
- In the menu settings select that white image as the custom white balance reference.
- Press Display.
- Press Quick menu.
- Select custom white balance using the scroll wheel.
- Press Quick menu to exit.
Adjust exposure:
- Press the * symbol to adjust exposure settings in combination with the AV button and scroll wheel.
Focus:
- Press the AF button to zoom and focus, or use the camera zoom and focus controls on the lens.
- Use the focus assist zoom button to toggle magnification x5, or x10 to do critical focus.
Start Recording
- Press the camera button with the red dot directly next to the viewfinder to start video recording. (Pressing the shutter will only take a still image)
- Press the camera record button again to stop.
It is recommended to have pre and post roll before and after each shot.
Resources
Import Video from a DSLR Memory Card Into Premiere Elements
Provided in the Multimedia Lab and Non-Linear Suites are memory card readers at each station.
- Insert the memory card into the provided card reader.
- Open a project in Premiere Elements.
- In the Tasks Panel select the Project Tab and select Get Video From: Flip, AVCHD, Cameras, Phones, or Removeable Drive.
- The Video Importer window will appear with all the video clips displayed and their duration.
- Check the boxes of each clip that you want to copy into your project. To preview a clip select it and press play in the bottom right preview window.
- Click the folder icon and choose to save into your project folder. It is recommended to create a subfolder labeled "video clips".
- Choose a naming preset.
- Uncheck all three boxes (delete originals, add to timeline, and instant movie).
- To import the clips click the Get Media button. Depending on the quantity of footage this may take a few moments.
