Tips For Videos
42 Video Tips
The secret of a good video is quality not quantity.
Here are some pointers and budget savers.
Turn off Date Reference
Camera to Auto
Use SP mode
Use effects sparingly
Do not use pointless zooms and pan-tilts
Close your eyes. Check for sounds. What is it? Move away or turn off. Fridges hum so do computers.
Clocks tick. Got the idea?
Get as close as you can to the sound you want to capture.
Always wear headphones
Have an extra person so you can wire your mic to a long cord.
Makeshift booms can be made from the paint roller kit, broom handle,
Don’t skimp on batteries
Don’t use the built in microphone
Don’t forget a tripod
Don’t turn on special effects
Make your own steadicam
Don’t forget the rule of thirds
Get more than you need on film
Make sure anyone you use in the video is available for some after shoot in case of blank areas.
Make sure you over deliver if making video for someone else
Never ever pay retail
Don’t make arty videos
Always carry extra light bulbs
Always have a torch
Watch
Make your reflectors-Kitchen foil!
Don’t use copyrighted song without permission
Make sure you have wig tape and gaffer tape
Do plan out all your video
Shoot your video on paper first
Use stick figures if people involved
Don’t forget a backdrop
Keep props down to a minimum
Plan the whole shoot
Shoot but have fun. The video will be better for it.
Keep shooting as many takes as possible
An old sales message used here-KISS - Keep it simple stupid
Use a key light, Back light and a fill light
Check equipment before you start
Check wardrobe
Shoot rehearsals - check and change
Be lucky. All the best
Thats it folks.
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Barry Sheppard has authored over 15 published books. His “How To Make A Successful Movie” a highly successful book
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