In every experiment, there are variables. Controlled variables provide a degree of consistency. This helps prevent unwanted interference and brings focus to the subject being tested.

If camera movement is the independent variable then what are the constant variables?

Character’s Action Sequence

• opens balcony door
• caresses bed
• interacts with pillow and doll
• sits up on bedside
• stands up and walks to other side
• strips pillows, drops covers and doll into basket
• rearranges pillows 
• strips blanket, drops cover into basket
• folds blanket
• takes basket and leaves

Camera Operator’s Action Sequence

• takes tripod out of bag, head first
• unclasps handle then positioned somewhat parallel to floor
• unclasps legs to release and spread out
• adjusts height, upper tier first
• takes camera out of bag
• pulls down grey tab and swivel to left to lock camera on tripod
• slots in battery and memory
• adjusts bubble
• power on, opens lens
• switches to A, low gain
• takes white paper to place at subject’s location
• crash-zooms into white paper and presses white balance
• readjusts focal length for framing
• adjusts focus and exposure
• record

Learner’s Process

• goals
• shoot
• edit
• reflect on relationship between making and product
• revise goals
• repeat