Best practices for the video shoot

Video Production 101.2

Joanne LittlefieldOctober 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

Kodak Playtouch video cameraSmall TripodLavaliere micSpare batteries for lavaliere micMemory 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)

Microphoneplacement

Videotaping Tip #1

www.mediacollege.com/audio/microphones/lavalier.html

Bring extra batteries(avoid ‘battery aziz’)

Videotaping Tip #2

http://youtu.be/Lw1vScK-o7U

Camera shake is inevitable;

-5 second rule

Videotaping Tip #3

Tripod issues-fluid motion pans and tilts-find solid ground

Videotaping Tip #4

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

Resolve lighting issues-backlighting-sun too bright in face-hat obscuring face

Videotaping Tip #5

Think three-pointlighting

Videotaping Tip #5a

www.mediacollege.com/lighting/three-point

sun

light wall

reflector

Videotaping Tip #5

Watch for background distractions:visual and auditory

Avoid product placement

Videotaping Tip #1

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