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Production Best Practices. A Birds of a Feather discussion. Some Basic Guidelines. “The opposite of good [video] is off .” Shoot people, not vistas. “Zoom with your feet.” Always leave them wanting more. External microphones always sound better!
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Production Best Practices A Birds of a Feather discussion
Some Basic Guidelines • “The opposite of good [video] is off.” • Shoot people, not vistas. • “Zoom with your feet.” • Always leave them wanting more. • External microphones always sound better! – from Steve Stockman’s How to Shoot Video That Doesn't Suck: Advice to Make Any Amateur Look Like a Pro
Semi-Advanced Guidelines • Have a clear intent. • Ask yourself: “Should it be a video?” • Storyboard with your camera/think in shots. • Set the shot and hold it. • When in doubt, cut. • Keep the graphics/transitions simple. – from Steve Stockman’s How to Shoot Video That Doesn't Suck: Advice to Make Any Amateur Look Like a Pro
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