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Maintaining Your Digital Camera For Best Results

Digital Cameras have brought a revolution in the photography industry. These cameras take both still photographs and video digitally with the help of an electronic image sensor and record them. They can display the images such taken on a screen just immediately after they are recorded and can also store them on a memory chip and you can delete them as and when required.

They share a common bond with the film cameras as they also use lens with a variable diaphragm for focusing light on an image pickup device. This image pickup device is electronic in case of a digital camera unlike the chemical ones in the film cameras.

An engineer at Eastman Kodak created the first digital camera in the mid 1970`s which proved that digital images can be captured and stored on to a separate medium. After this the Sony Mavica that was launched in the year 1981. It was the first true handheld electronic camera but it used analog technology for recording pixel signals. The Fuji DS-1P was considered the first true digital camera which was introduced in the year 1988 and it utilized an internal memory card for storing images.

Now the digital cameras have become an essential gadget in everybody`s life. It is a very sensitive device and good care and maintenance is necessary to enhance its performance and longevity. It is recommended to take proper steps for utmost care of your digital camera so that its life can be maximized and output improved.

Cleaning the equipment with a muslin cloth and removing dust particles with a brush every time before use can certainly produce better results. Good care needs to be exercised while cleaning the lens of the camera as it is a very important and sensitive part of the camera. A fiber cloth or soft brush is recommended for cleaning the lens, if the professional lens cleaning paper is not available. Using a paper towel or paper napkin for cleaning the lens is not recommended.

Jerks and shocks to the Digital Camera must be avoided by carrying it in a safe carry case. It should be kept away from direct sunlight and other high temperature areas as it may affect the circuit board. Water and other liquids must not be spilled on the camera as it will damage the functioning of the camera.

The LCD screen can be covered with a scratch guard and it should be cleaned properly with a soft cloth. Avoid direct contact of the screen with your hands as it may result in improper display of the screen. You must remove the batteries from the camera when not in use for a long time. Batteries must always be stored in a dry place.

Proper care should also be taken while using the memory card in your digital camera. The memory card should be compatible with the memory slot in your camera as any mismatch will affect the results of the camera. An air balloon or a soft brush should be used for cleaning the memory cad slot of your camera.

When you connect your digital camera to your computer, you must take necessary precautions to ensure that no malicious programs or virus can harm your camera. While transferring files from camera to your computer, you should never disconnect in between as it may damage the memory of your camera.

All said and done you must ensure that your digital camera is kept away from the hands of novice. The camera should be taken periodically to the authorized service station for servicing which can increase the efficiency and longevity of the camera.

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The Importance Of The Backdrop In Video Lighting

When shooting videos, the backdrop can make a great deal of difference in your video lighting.  Whether you are buying your backdrop or using a bed sheet, the color and pattern on a back drop will change the light effects and mood of your video.

 

A light grey backdrop can be used to excellent effect.  By using colored gel films on lights pointed at the backdrop, you can change it to any color you wish.  White backdrops reflect too much light and will not give you the same video lighting effects as light grey.  Light to medium brown backdrops will give gelled colors more depth and a richer appearance.  With the proper video lighting effects, a medium brown backdrop can be made to appear nearly black.

 

The best materials for video backdrops are heavy muslin or light weight canvas.  Wrinkles on the material create texture which adds interest to your background.  The material also needs to be light enough to drape over objects.  Larger backdrops give you greater versatility for videos.  The way in which you hang your backdrop will change the character of your video.

 

When choosing the lighting for your backdrop, keep in mind the effect you are trying to create.  Your video lighting can make the scene dramatic or light.  If you are using a red colored gel, keep in mind that it should be a dark red, as brighter reds tend to bleed on the screen.  Cool blues and greens can be very good colors for backdrops.

 

Painting your backdrop with video lighting using colored gels is a great technique.  You can use two different color gels on two different video lights and overlap them to create a tri-color background.  If you are using this technique, make sure you don't allow your white video lights to hit the backdrop.

 

Another technique for creating warmth in you video is to use reflected ambient light.  A gold reflector will make your backdrop glow.  Reflectors in other colors will create different moods.

 

You should use backdrops effectively whether you are in your studio or on location.  Always bring your gels and reflectors with you when you are shooting a video on location.  The light at the location cannot take the place of your video lighting effects.

 

To create an ethereal effect, you may choose to use a smoke machine.  Using colored gel lights behind the smoke will create an almost mystical backdrop.  It's important not to let your white video lights hit the smoke from the front since that will ruin the effect.

 

You can also create shadows on your backdrop by using objects, like lace or a leaf in front of your video lights.  This effect can be used with or without colored gels.  Using an object to create a shadow is called cucalorus or cookie.  The closer you place the cookie to the light, the sharper the edges will appear.

 

Video lighting and backdrops set the mood of your video.  Experiment with different techniques and you will find the ones that are perfect for whatever type of video you are shooting.

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