filming ideas tips

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Things to remember for the final shoot.

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Tips to remember to help filming & editing Process

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• Key words – for clapper

• Standby , Roll camera, Speed,

• Director Shouts “Action” and then Cut then camera should cut after 3 secs.

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Use the story board to show actors what to do, say and

perform .Practice with actors & crew ensure actors don’t keep

looking at camera .

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The camera can see and hear everything. so pay

attention to camera framing & noise in background.

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Try and take at least 2 or 3 takes so that if there is

mistake or some thing wrong use can use other take. Try WS,MS,CU as main shots.

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when there is mistakes don't try and delete on location just

make note of time code on script then edit it out.

Story board & script for each main crew & actors.

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Hold camera very steady and on wide shot if not using

tripod.

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Try variety of angles to increase variety.

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Get actors to speak up loud but not so it seems like they

are shouting .

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If it is windy put your self or extras to block wind noise. (wind or sun is best behind

you and tripod)

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Remember to take at least 60 sec of uninterrupted

background noise ( just noise ,no talk) in park or each new

location.

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The more light the better so ensure you turn extra lights

on and no lights behind subject ,unless you need it.

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Tick of each shot you done and before you leave then do

extra shots if you got time, especially relevant cutaway

shots or BCU.

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Think about the audience and ensure you direct actors to do what would emphasise your scene, character or setting.

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Better to have too many extra shots then too few ,because naturally at edit stage variety is better than same type of

shots.

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Remember Wide Angles used to establish the setting, medium close up for dialogue ( move camera in close) and

BCU to show detail or emphasise something

important.

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Work together as team, take a role and perform to best of ability ,help others if it means

you have to get production done.

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If you practice with cast and crew it will mean ,it easier

when you have any problems.

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Ensure you make note of challenges ,issues &

problems for your blogs ,and try resolve quickly so it is

easier for your team .

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It can be stressful and there will be lots of waiting ,so let

actors and helpers know this.

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Bring some snacks or drinks ,so you don’t need to

stop for long breaks.

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If it rains ,keep camera from getting wet. Look after your

kit please.

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Have fun ,enjoy the shoot and keep safe.

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JV & ARO & EB

Thanks