Filming Equipment

We decided to film using a Canon EOS M50 Mark II camera instead of an iPhone. Initial research was done on how to film with this type of camera. 

We chose to use this camera because of its features like focus peaking, a flip-out LCD screen, and a built-in EVF. It is also capable of recording up to 4K videos with great color and dynamic range. The 1090 p HD autofocus system allows for aperture adjustments and the use of ND filters to prevent overexposure. The camera's advanced features like the DIGIC8 processor and eye-tracking Dual Pixel Autofocus are useful tools as well. 

1. Switching to Video Mode

The mode dial at the top of the camera needs to be set to the film icon and see it changes to movie shooting mode. When the lefthand screen shows the filming icon, recording can start by pressing the red circular button on the top of the right-hand side of the camera. While the movie is recording, the red circle icon will be displayed in the upper right of the screen. To stop recording the movie, press the movie shooting button again. 

2. Choosing the Right Shooting Mode

The movie auto exposure sets brightness for the scene. This feature can be modified by selecting the movie logo dial and change it to the camera which is shooting mode. Before recording the movie, the focus can be changed with AF() or for manual (). By default, the camera dial is set to enable so that the camera always keeps focusing (). Pressing the shutter button halfway focuses as well.

3. Focus on the Exposure and IOS

ISO speed is set automatically. The exposure can be locked (AE lock) by pressing the AE Lock button (). To cancel AE lock, press the AE Lock button again. Exposure compensation in manual exposure movie recording can be set in a range of up to ±3 stops. The shutter speed, aperture value, and ISO speed can be set manually for movie recording. Set the Mode dial to Movies and press Quick Control/Set button. When the screen above is displayed, tap the recording mode icon. Select [Movie manual exposure from shooting mode. To set the ISO speed, tap the ISO speed icon. The ISO speed setting screen is displayed. Set with the dial or the left and right keys. To set the shutter speed and aperture value, press the shutter button halfway and check the exposure level indicator. Press the up key to select the shutter speed or aperture value, then turn the dial to set a value. Shutter speed can be set in a range of 1/4000–1/8 sec.

4. Using a Moza AirCross 2

Place the camera on the quick release plate, aim the 1/4" threaded hole at the bottom of the camera with the empty slot of the mounting plate. Then tighten the secure screw on the quick release system. Balance the camera by moving the camera forward and backward until you find a position where the lens face front and the camera can keep complete still. Tighten the camera lock-knob and balance the Tilt Adjustment Arm, balancing the Roll Adjustment Arm, balancing the Yaw Adjustment Arm, loosen Tilt Adjustment Screw and adjust the Tilt. Finally move the Adjustment Arm until it remains still with the lens facing vertical or toward the ground. Once balanced, tighten the Tilt Adjustment Screw. Loosen the quick Release system adjustment screw, making sure to leave a little space between the camera and the motor, in this case move the quick release plate to the till motor as possible as you can, then tighten the quick Release system adjustment screw. Loosen the Roll Adjustment Screw and adjust the Roll Adjustment Arm until the camera remains still and level with the horizon. Once balanced, tighten the Roll Adjustment Screw. Loosen the Yaw Adjustment Screw and adjust the Yaw Adjustment Arm until the camera remains still and level with the horizon. Once balanced tighten the Yaw Adjustment Screw. 

Yaw-follow mode: The Tilt and Yaw Adjustment Arm follows the movement while the Roll Adjustment Arm is locked. 

All lock mode: All three Adjustment Arm are locked. 

Roll-follow mode: The Roll Arm Adjustment Arm follows the movement while the Tilt and Yaw Adjustment Arm are locked. 

One quick press: Yaw-follow mode. Start/Stop recording. 

Double quick press: Tilt-yaw follow mode. Photo-taking. 

Triple quick press: All-lock mode. Auto-center.

Four times quick press: Roll-follow mode. Enable roll control. 

Long press/quick press again: Enable sleeping mode/wake up. Power on/off the Moza AirCross.

Normal turn on, then hold down the joystick while quick press the power button: Auto-Tune. 

Normal turn on, then hold down the joystick while three times quick press the power button: Six direction calibration.