Best practices for the video shoot Joanne Littlefield October 19, 2011
Scout location Get script to talent Review storyboard/shot list
Kodak Playtouch video camera Small Tripod Lavaliere mic Spare batteries for lavaliere mic Memory Card (s) Props: ______________________________ ______________________________
Narration over video Stand up, on camera narration Stand up interview (questions asked off camera) Two people interacting on camera
LS, MS, CU, MCU, XCU (more is better) Moving the audience into the scene Matching action Close ups of action (watch for continuity)
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Videotaping Tip #4 Jeff’s tripod: -Hard anodized aluminum legs -Easy cam action leg locks -Anti-skid rubber feet -3-way adjustable head -Quick release camera attachment plate -Easy to read bubble level -Handy, nylon carrying case
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Videotaping Tip #5a sun light wall reflector
Videotaping Tip #5 Watch for background distractions: visual and auditory
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Narration over video Stand up, on camera narration Stand up interview (questions asked off camera) Two people interacting on camera
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