2. Camera Techniques
• Use high lighting mainly natural light source
• Avoid shooting in direct sunlight- prevent too
much exposure – Light will also be able to set the
tone and tell the story
• Ensure the composition is correct- use the rule of
thirds
3. • Be careful when using the zoom and handheld
camerawork
• Try and use a tripod as much as you can to
ensure the camera is controlled
• Ensure when using a close up you do not go to
close or to far away
4. • When using a focus always focus on your
subjects eyes this would make them look
sharp
• When using a zoom you should use a very
slow zoom, these are the most effective if they
are done well
• Change the perspectives of the shot
• Keep the composition simple
5. Audio
• Consider the audio when picking a location
• Ensure you are close to the person speaking
when filming to ensure you can get a good
volume- use a external microphone is possible
• Use headphones to monitor the sound
• Watch the audio meters to ensure it doesn’t
distort
6. Plan your shot
• Ensure you have a storyboard before the
shoot
• Plan any dialogue or actions being done by
the individuals
• Linking to audio plan the setting to ensure for
the best quality of sound
7. Conventions
• Ensure the all shot material is conventional to
the genre
• Pay attention to small details including
clothing and props
8. Editing
• Show something new with each shot or show another view of
the same thing
• Get the pace right do not make the shots to fast
• Don’t use transitions unless they actually mean something and
add to the shot
• Ensure that you cut out any shots that are not important to the
scene
• Use a fade or a dissolve when you are showing the passage of
time
• Do not use effects that will look gimmicky including transitions
and effects
• Never use any in camera effects in a video as this may effect the
quality of your video
• Use sound to make the edit smooth otherwise you may have
silences
9. • Never use any in camera effects in a video as
this may effect the quality of your video
• Use sound to make the edit smooth otherwise
you may have silences
• 180 degree rule- Do not cross the line of vision,
unless the viewer actually sees the viewpoint
move across the line
10. • Ensure the camera is kept still
• Zoom all the way out, do not zoom whilst you are
filming
• Instead of using zoom get closer to the subject
• Film separate shots to ensure you get a effective view
of the situation
• Keep all the shots simple to ensure the most effective
film
• Vary the types of shots you have
• Watch for the lengths of the shot types
• Ensure the lighting is correct
• Mind all elements of sound
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