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March 30, 2007

TIPS & TECHNIQUES FOR VIDEO SHOOTING 

1.    Be ready. Get the shot!  (Batteries charged, film in camera, hit record!) 2.    Keep the camera steady. Use a tripod whenever possible.

3.    Limit Zooming and Panning – Use sparingly!

4.    To maintain focus: Zoom all the way in on subject, then focus manually; then zoom back out.

5.    If/when lighting, use “3-point” lighting:a.    Key light – Primary source of illuminationb.   Fill light – Secondary light  to fill shadowsc.    Back light – Separates subject from background 

Notes for interview shoots: Frame the subject head & shoulders – leave a little “head room” on top.  If subject is talking to an interviewer off camera, leave a little “talk space” in front of the person’s face.  Always use a tripod! The subject being interviewed should not look directly into the camera – They should look just off-camera.  The camera should be more or less level with the subject’s face.  Notes for shooting speeches or presentations: Get audience reaction shots before or after the talk (if using only one camera).  These can be used as cut-aways when editing.  Avoid panning around the audience while the subject is speaking. 

Posted by Online Video Guy | Filed Under Online Video 101 

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