During class today we learned the basics of how to use a video camera and a audio recorder.  We were allocated into groups of three and given certain tasks to perform with each equipment.  I’ve never really used a proper video camera on a tripod before and was happy to gain some experience using one.  The video camera was fairly easy to use but I was having some trouble getting the tripod balanced to get an even picture.  I decided to borrow the camera for my media project to get more comfortable using it.  Hopefully I get a better outcome rather than just using my mobile phone.

The audio recording device was slightly more complicated to use as I have no experience whatsoever using such a gadget.  When I used the device I was amazed at all the audio that it picks up within the environment.  We were given the task of recording certain sounds within the university.  It might become a handy device to use in the future.  But I decided not to use the device for my project as I was advised that the camera was adequate enough to get decent audio.