After the experience from the set of the culinary program, I was excited about working on live music programme, because I have expected it to be more static and so, less stressful and chaotic. After today, despite the fact that the group was very limited, I can say that my assumptions came true.
I was surprised that scene appearance was up to the group decision. At first, looking around the studio I did not have any ideas and did not expect to create anything spectacular. But the commitment of our director filled me with good energy. When I have saw the final effect of our work, I have instantly wanted to engage as a camera operator and see what possibilities of shots this stage arrangement gives us. At the beginning I was afraid that the idea to add fairy lights, when we have already had lights, umbrellas and flowers, would be too much. I changed my mind after standing behind the camera. I have noticed that in fact, during close-ups it would fill the empty space behind performer's head.
I have already had opportunities to work as a camera operator and at this point I feel that I have
significantly improved. I have a better feel of the zoom pace and camera movement. Initial positioning of cameras on the set today did not work well, because our director wanted the camera centrally in front of the performer to be our main camera. Taking the advice of our module coordinator on 180 degree rule for 1 person, I have suggested moving all the cameras in the way that made my camera (camera 3) to be the one placed parallel to the stage. Today's work was devoid of tension associated with haste.
significantly improved. I have a better feel of the zoom pace and camera movement. Initial positioning of cameras on the set today did not work well, because our director wanted the camera centrally in front of the performer to be our main camera. Taking the advice of our module coordinator on 180 degree rule for 1 person, I have suggested moving all the cameras in the way that made my camera (camera 3) to be the one placed parallel to the stage. Today's work was devoid of tension associated with haste.
I realised that during the as directed part, accurate instructions on how to move the camera are very important to me. It happened a couple of times that my zooms were not smooth because I was not sure at what point should I stop. This is a communication problem that we can certainly solve by talking about it with the director.
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| The effect of our work impressed me, positively! |
