Start with 5 seconds of black
Recommendation: Shoot for 5 seconds with the lens on, then 5 seconds on the subject, then the action, then 5 seconds of the subject, then 5 seconds with the lens cap on, then stop
Record 3 unique shots of the area you are shooting
- Wide
- Medium
- Close Up
Getting the Right Shots
Each shot should have some kind of relationship to at least one other shot
Don't shoot randomly
Shoot with a plan
- Storyboard?
Hollywood-Style Techniques for Shooting Video
Pan - A move from side to side
Tilt - A move up and down
Dolly Shot - A shot from a camera that has been placed on a moving cart to increase stability and smoothness of the camera
Tracking - Moving the camera to keep a moving subject steady in the middle of the frame
When to Use Zoom
Avoid zooming when possible
Use different shots to simulate zoom instead
Cover Your Scene
Multiple shots from each position
Shots and reverse shots
Cutaway shots - close-ups
The establishing shot
Add variety and tell the story from different perspectives
Adding Other Shots and Media
Close up scenes are good as short cutaways
Still images may add drama and attention to an object
Quiet background music can add to a scene
Setting Up Your Camera
White Balance
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