Tuesday 5 October 2010

New Media: Camera for filming - Sony A1E


The Sony A1E is the camera my group will be using to film my teaser trailer with because it is the highest quality camera, we have experimented with the different techniques it has to offer and in what way we can use the camera to create the most effective shots for our trailer. We have experimented with the white balance and exposure level to change the brightness of the film, we also experimented with night mode which would give a realistic approach to filming. Some of the features I will be using that the camera offers are listed below with a small description into how they work:


Built-in down-conversion to DV

The flexibility to film your footage in HDV and use the camera's down-converter to output Standard Definition pictures if required.

Still image capture

Enables you to capture still images onto both the tape and  the Memory Stick. It can record maximum 2.8M (1920x1440) pixels in Memory Mode, and maximum 1.2M (1440x810) in Tape Mode.

Cineframe 25 & Cinematone Gamma

As well as the HVR-Z1E camcorder, the HVR-A1E provides Cineframe mode (25 frames) and 2-mode Cinematone Gamma, in order to meet requirements to make images cinematic and film-like look.

2ch XLR audio inputs

The HVR-A1E offers the recording of audio by providing built-in stereo microphone, as well as two XLR audio inputs for connecting an external microphone or feeding an external-line audio source.

Selectable manual Focus / Zoom ring

The ring positioned in front of the body can be selected for manual focus or manual zoom, with direct operation of using the slide switch located near the ring.

Assignable button

A frequently used function can be registered to this button so that it can be recalled instantly with the touch of the button. The assignable functions are Status Check, Steady Shot, One Push White Balance, Histogram Indicator or Colour Bar.

Exposure lever

This new lever allows direct manual control of brightness. It can be assigned for either Exposure or AE Shift fuction by menu setting.

Histogram indicator

The new indicator allows you to check the brightness of an object and easily adjust exposure by viewing this graphical presentation.

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