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Video Production 101.2. Best practices for the video shoot. Joanne Littlefield October 19, 2011. www.ext.colostate.edu/comm/video-handbook2.pdf. Before the shoot. Scout location Get script to talent Review storyboard/shot list. Review your equipment checklist.
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Video Production 101.2 Best practices for the video shoot Joanne Littlefield October 19, 2011
Before the shoot • Scout location • Get script to talent • Review storyboard/shot list
Review your equipment checklist Kodak Playtouch video camera Small Tripod Lavaliere mic Spare batteries for lavaliere mic Memory Card (s) Props: ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________
Scenario options‘treatment’ • Narration over video • Stand up, on camera narration • Stand up interview (questions asked off camera) • Two people interacting on camera
Shot list • LS, MS, CU, MCU, XCU (more is better) • Moving the audience into the scene • Matching action • Close ups of action (watch for continuity)
Videotaping Tip #1 Microphoneplacement www.mediacollege.com/audio/microphones/lavalier.html
Videotaping Tip #2 Bring extra batteries(avoid ‘battery aziz’) http://youtu.be/Lw1vScK-o7U
Videotaping Tip #3 Camera shake is inevitable; -5 second rule
Videotaping Tip #4 Tripod issues-fluid motion pans and tilts-find solid ground Jeff’s tripod: -Hard anodized aluminum legs -Easy cam action leg locks -Anti-skid rubber feet -3-way adjustable head -Quick release camera attachment plate -Easy to read bubble level -Handy, nylon carrying case
Videotaping Tip #5 Resolve lighting issues-backlighting-sun too bright in face-hat obscuring face
Videotaping Tip #5a Thinkthree-pointlighting light wall www.mediacollege.com/lighting/three-point sun reflector
Videotaping Tip #5 Watch for background distractions: visual and auditory
Videotaping Tip #1 Avoid product placement
Scenario options‘treatment’ • Narration over video • Stand up, on camera narration • Stand up interview (questions asked off camera) • Two people interacting on camera
Questions? Joanne.Littlefield@colostate.edu (970) 980-5880