Hardware

The camera we used was the Canon MD205.
Features of this camera are:
Canon 36x Advanced Zoom
True Wide High Resolution 16:9
Instant shooting with Quick Start
Microphone input connection
Joystick interface for easy control
DIGIC DV for true-to-life colours
LCD video light
Easy Mode and Program AE modes

We became familiar with the hardware during the micro drama and preliminary task.

Before taking the shots we tried out the zoom on the cameras and how easily the camera moves on the tripod. We also did the white balance test to check the settings. This includes getting a white piece of paper and holding it infront of the camera so it picks up what white actaully is.

In the first school scene which is now one of our rough cuts, a boom mic would have been essential as the reason why we have refilmed it is the camera is to far away to pick up the sound.