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How to properly focus


Description

Watch this quick video to get tips on how to properly focus using a camera

Resources

Demonstrate technical support related to media production (e.g., broadcast, video, web, mobile).

  • CCTC AR-AV 3.1: Demonstrate how to repair and service transmitting and receiving systems.
  • CCTC AR-AV 3.2: Employ knowledge of wireless and wired transmission systems.
  • CCTC AR-AV 3.3: Demonstrate installation of cabling for audio/video productions.
  • CCTC AR-AV 3.4: Demonstrate the installation of a wireless audio/video system.
  • CCTC AR-AV 3.5: Demonstrate how to troubleshoot audio/video system operations.
  • CCTC AR-AV 4.1: Apply knowledge of the critical elements in designing a production to activities in the pre-production stage.
  • CCTC AR-AV 4.2: Identify the basic functions and resources for editing an audio/video production.
  • CCTC AR-AV 4.3: Apply computer-based development in video production and editing, with an emphasis on digital technology.

Innovative Designer

Students use a variety of technologies within a design process to identify and solve problems by creating new, useful or imaginative solutions. (ISTE)

Evaluate technological advancements and tools that are essential to occupations within the Arts, A/V Technology & Communications Career Cluster.

  • CCTC AR 6.1: Research the impact of potential new technological advancements related to this cluster in the future.
  • CCTC AR 6.2: Analyze the technological systems that are apparent within the various pathways in this cluster.

Demonstrate the use of basic tools and equipment used in audio, video and film production.

  • CCTC AR 2.1: Assess workplace conditions with regard to safety and health.

Demonstrate technical support skills for audio, video and film productions.

  • CCTC AR-JB 4.1: Examine equipment and its function.
  • CCTC AR-JB 4.2: Examine production activities.
  • CCTC AR-JB 4.3: Explain how to run a board shift.
  • CCTC AR-JB 4.4: Examine set design principles and practices.

Speaking and Listening - Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.4: Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.5: Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.6: Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.

Speaking and Listening - Comprehension and Collaboration

  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.1: Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.2: Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.3: Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric, identifying any fallacious reasoning or exaggerated or distorted evidence.
Topics

Video Production

Tutorials

Levels

Beginner

Materials

Camera

Notebook

Estimated Time

15 Minutes