Research - Health and Safety Tutorial

Working the video camera:
Before we begin filming for our projects, it is essential that we are briefed on the health and safety guidelines and given a clear tutorial on how to use and set up the camcorder's and tripods.

There are many health and safety rules that need to be followed before and whilst we take the
recording equipment out. Here are some of the rules that we have to follow.
- Before taking out any equipment, we must ensure that it is working fine
and that we have all the necessary tools; E.G. battery, memory card etc.
  - All equipment must not be taken out of the building without a bag for the
 camera.
       - It is essential that you NEVER touch the camcorder lens to prevent damage
and a dirty screen when filming.
- The camera must never be exposed to wet weathers and if filming takes
place in light rain then there must always be an umbrella available.
- It's important that all camera's are returned on time so they are available
to use for the next group and are returned in good condition.
- When using the tripod, its important that the camera is securely attached
and that the legs are all equal; this can be checked using the spirit level.

We were also given a mini, basic tutorial on how to set up the camera. We learnt how to:
- attach the battery to the camcorder
- The button to open and close the lens
- Inserting the memory card
- attaching the camera to the tripod
- setting up the tripod
 

- Before inserting the memory card, it is important that you check that it is not on 'lock' otherwise you will not be able to record and will not save to the card.
- Once you insert your hard drive into the computer, you have to ensure that you don't take it out without ejecting it, otherwise all the work you did that day will be lost!