Intro to Cameras and Health and Safety Tutorial:

For us to successfully create and opening title sequence must be able to use the camera and all necessary equipment along side it adequately, including the video camera, battery, tripod and memory cards. And so an introduction of how to use the camera and a health and safety tutorial was given.

Firstly, we were shown how to correctly assemble a tripod. Making sure all legs were the same length, correctly fastened in place and was straight, by looking at the spirit level attached. If not done correctly damage to the cameras or to ourselves could occur. Also, we were shown how to lock the camera in place to prevent any accidents with the camera. There is also a leaver that allows us to pan the camera smoothly when filming.

We were then shown how to use the video cameras correctly so that we could get used to them before filming our final thriller opening. We learned the basics of inserting the battery, turning the camera on and off properly, as well as how to use the "zoom" function and how to use manual focus and how to change from manual to auto focus. Then were shown how and where to insert the memory cards we would be using for filming. The playback function was also show to us, which allowed us to view footage previously filmed on the camera itself.

Health and Safety rules were given in order to prevent damage to the equipment and ourselves and others. These include:
- Closing the lens cap when the camera is not in used.
- Do not place near water, or if raining when using the camera bring use an umbrella to protect it.
- Do not leave the equipment unattended and make sure people are aware of the tripod.
- Carry all equipment in provided cases when traveling.