Chapter 4 Discussion Questions 1-6 pg 89

1. The advantages of using a tripod are they help with extreme tight shots, and for shooting sequences free of shakiness. The disadvantages are having to hold the camera, possible shakiness, and not being able to get all the shots. 

2. The most important techniques are balance the camera, use a wide stance, shoot on wide focal length, control breathing, preplan body movement, walk in lockstep avoid unplanned camera movement. 

3. The primary considerations are to consider the number of zooms and pans necessary for your story. You should not have to many zooms and pans in one story. Also don't make the zooms to noticeable. Learn how to select the right zoom range. Also learn the right speed on zooming. Sometimes a fast zoom fits or a slow zoom could fit the story. Maintain your zoom, don't keep going in and out. Carefully focus your head shots. 

4. It is important to establish interactive communication because only if you establish communication with the members of the reporting team can you know what they are thinking and reach final agreement on the story to be told. Ongoing communication is essential on every assignment.

5. To avoid a pop cut remember to shoot and move. When you first shoot the subject, establish an imaginary axis line projecting from the lens through the center of the subject. Shoot the subject, then physically move the camera to a new setup position for each new shot.

6. Editing in the camera is the practice of shooting sequences and overlapping action in generally the same order in which they are to be aired. This technique can help save valuable time in terms of editing times on stories that are being covered very close to air time. This technique can also help ensure that a story will be edited as the photographer wants it to be aired.