Set+up+the+Flip+Video+Camera

How to set up the Flip video camera for a seated interview (see here for interview example) __Note:__ for best results there should be one person interviewing, one directing and one person operating the camera (3 students).

1. Borrow a tripod (transportable,in a carry bag) from the Learning Centre. 2. Lengthen the tripod legs and lock them. 3. Undo the lock on the top of the tripod and remove the part that attaches to the camera. 4. Press the little black button and screw the camera on to the tripod. 5. The red record button on the camera must be facing the cameraperson. The tripod handle must also be facing the cameraperson. 6. Direct the speakers to sit as close together as possible. 7. Use the level on the tripod to set the camera up. The lens should be at about eye level about 1 metre away from the speakers. 8. The cameraperson should be seated and try not to bump or touch the tripod. Use the handle on the tripod to pan steadily from one speaker to the other. 9. You can zoom in to the person speaking if you like. 10. It is a good idea for the interviewer to pause for a moment before asking the next question. This will give the cameraperson time to pan back and zoom in to the interviewer.