ABSTRACT
Get into the habit of carrying out a routine check before each recording. All of the following checks may not be necessary on each shot and you may prefer to carry out your review in a different order.
If the camera is mounted on a tripod, check the camera pan/tilt head is level and the required friction adjusted. Check the condition of the front element of the lens.
Switch power on and check state of battery charge and humidity warning indicator.
Check if there is a tape cassette loaded and if the tape is unused, record 30 seconds of bars.
Select colour correction filter according to colour temperature of light source.
Check and set the time code to the editing mode required.
Frame and focus the shot required and check exposure and lighting.
Check white balance.
Select and plug-up required mic and obtain a test sound level and adjust recording level.
Switch camera to stand-by, i.e. tape laced and ready to instantly record.
Press RECORD button and wait at least 5 seconds before starting shot.
