Importance of Camera Settings
This section will reference specific tasks and procedures in which a tour staff member will need to be able to execute to perform their job well.
This guide assumes basic computer and photography skills.
While much of the Open and Close Procedures are simple enough, it’s important to understand that detailed computer and photography work is what separates us from all others. It’s through this diligence that the company can thrive and continue to grow. Much of the functions of the company depend on the detail-oriented processes outline in this session; please look through them carefully.
Tour Photo Op Camera Settings
On any given Tour Day, we will have a different combination of photo opportunities for tour guests to take. This document provides starting settings for each photo op around the stadium.
GREEN SCREEN SETTINGS:
ISO 500
F-Stop: 5.6
Shutter: 1/125-1/250
Flash: 1/8 –1/4 Power
WB: K 5260 – 6250 or Flash + A2
Hair Light: 1/4-1/8 Power (One stop higher than Camera Flash)
Hair light Notes:
The Hair light acts as a fill light that eliminates shadows behind the subject. The subject should be in front of the where the hair light would be spilling light.
Remember to set up the hair light so the light points straight down (along with the barndoors) and not on the green screen.
The subject should stand at least a foot in front of where light would be shooting downward from the Hair light.
CONCOURSE SETTINGS:
ISO 1000
F-Stop: 6.3
Shutter: 1/125
WB: Auto
Flash: 1/8 with Diffuser down, pointed forward
The subject should stand in front of the railing, 12 ft away from the photographer’s camera. *It is imperative that the subject stand in the same place every time. Tape a marker where the subject should be standing.
FIELD STAR SETTINGS:
ISO 1000
F-Stop: 5.6
Shutter : 1/125
WB: Auto or K 5260
Flash: 1/8 Diffuser Down, pointed forward
The subject should stand at the closest center point of the Star, 21 feet away from the Camera (typically, the step ladder is set with it’s front legs 6 feet toward the Star inside the 40 Yd Line)
Large groups should be centered on the same center point of the Star.
LOCKER ROOM SETTINGS:
ISO 2000
F-Stop: 5.6
Shutter: 1/50
WB: Custom or K 3030
The camera should be set up about 10 ft away from the subject. The subject(s) should stand with their legs touching the lockers behind them.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
While these settings are great guidelines, you will have to make adjustments throughout the day.
Changes in your environment such as the sun shifting throughout the day, cloud cover, stadium lights, etc. may require you to make corrections to keep a consistent quality photo all day long.
