Tuesday, 15 February 2011

Our top ten filming tips

  1. Always make sure that the tripod is out of the shot.
  2. Always think about your lighting.
  3. If you are using a dolly, always find out what the surface is like that you will be filming on as it may be a bumpy surface.
  4. Make sure that you have planned out your film to the best of your ability, e.g do test shots, a 10-second breakdown,
  5. Always make sure you know where the nearest power source is, to prevent the camera from running out of battery.
  6. Add in extra filming at the  beginning and end of each clip so that you can ensure you haven't missed anything.
  7. Make sure the film has good continuity e.g. same costumes.
  8. Check the weather report so you know if camera will get wet and what preparations need to be made.
  9. Repeat shots to make sure you get the correct shot with no mistakes.
  10. Make sure you know what is going on in the background of the shot so that there isn't a person in the background making a funny face.

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