Bolex Paillard C8 Manuel D'Instructions
SHOOTING
The various operations entailed in shooting a film should be carried out in
the following order :
1. Wind up the motor.
2. Select an appropriate shooting angle, and adjust the field of the
viewfinder according to the amount of subject matter which is to be
included in the scene.
3. Check that the viewfinder setting corresponds to the focal length of the
lens.
4. Set the diaphragm and focusing controls on the lens.
5. Adjust the filming speed as required.
6. Make sure that the camera is being held quite steady; then start
shooting, by pressing on the operating control.
7. Keep a check on the length of the ‘ take ‘.
the following order :
1. Wind up the motor.
2. Select an appropriate shooting angle, and adjust the field of the
viewfinder according to the amount of subject matter which is to be
included in the scene.
3. Check that the viewfinder setting corresponds to the focal length of the
lens.
4. Set the diaphragm and focusing controls on the lens.
5. Adjust the filming speed as required.
6. Make sure that the camera is being held quite steady; then start
shooting, by pressing on the operating control.
7. Keep a check on the length of the ‘ take ‘.
Winding
One complete winding of the motor suffices to expose about 7 feet of film,
corresponding to 34 seconds’ running time at 16 f.p.s. However it is
advisable to wind up the motor after every take, no matter how short. The
operator will thus avoid the disagreeable surprise of finding that the motor
has stopped in the middle of a take, or that pressure on the Starting button
produces no response. It often occurs that movie-makers miss the chance
of a good shot by neglecting this simple precaution.
corresponding to 34 seconds’ running time at 16 f.p.s. However it is
advisable to wind up the motor after every take, no matter how short. The
operator will thus avoid the disagreeable surprise of finding that the motor
has stopped in the middle of a take, or that pressure on the Starting button
produces no response. It often occurs that movie-makers miss the chance
of a good shot by neglecting this simple precaution.
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