Tuesday, 9 February 2010

Filming Tips

We discussed as a class and came up with these 15 tips for filming.

1. Buses are hard to film on - Choose a busy route, Double Decker buses, Go early.

2. Keep pets out of the way.

3. Make sure you all turn up on time - organization.

4. Keep it simple - make simple things look effective.

5. Do a lighting test.

6. Make sure battery is charged.

7. Rewind tape.

8. Be organised when filming.

9. Press record, say shot number/type, then shout action.

10. Tick off shot list.

11. Keep close for speaking parts.

12. Put in a performance.

13. Take more footage then you need.

14. Plan plenty or editing time.

15. Beware of the public - film quickly and efficiently.

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