1. Movie Making Basics

3. Script/ Scenes “Begin with the end in mind.” Engaging Story So What? Who Cares? Does it flow Does it have a beginning a middle and an end

4. Interview Prepare your questions ahead of time Send them to the interviewee prior to your meeting Design your questions to tell your story – Use Questions to guide the responses

6. If you have text… Remember, people can’t read and listen at the same time Images may be better

9. Be familiar with location Visit the location Consider ambient noise Consider lighting Shot setup

13. Audio Make sure audio is clear – Use headphones to monitor

14. Film Day Use a tripod Film in short logical scenes Do not have light source behind the subject

15. Film Day Use a tripod Film in short logical scenes Do not have light source behind the subject Avoid talking head

18. Contact me at: ghofer@scu.edu Phone: 551-1863 Check out cameras from Media Services in the Learning Commons 554-5420. Multimedia lab open 8 AM to 2:AM (library hours) Other Resources: James Linehan jlinehan@scu.edu, Michael Ballen, mballen@scu.edu jlinehan@scu.edu