Best practices for the video shoot

Joanne LittlefieldOctober 19, 2011

www.ext.colostate.edu/comm/video-handbook2.pdf

Scout location Get script to talent Review storyboard/shot list

Kodak Playtouch video cameraSmall TripodLavaliere micSpare batteries for lavaliere micMemory Card (s)Props: ______________________________ ______________________________

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Narration over video Stand up, on camera narration Stand up interview (questions asked off camera) Two people interacting on camera

LS, MS, CU, MCU, XCU (more is better) Moving the audience into the scene Matching action Close ups of action (watch for continuity)

Videotaping Tip #1

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

Videotaping Tip #2

http://youtu.be/Lw1vScK-o7U

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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

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Videotaping Tip #5a

www.mediacollege.com/lighting/three-point

sun

light wall

reflector

Videotaping Tip #5

Watch for background distractions:visual and auditory

Videotaping Tip #1

Narration over video Stand up, on camera narration Stand up interview (questions asked off camera) Two people interacting on camera

Joanne.Littlefield@colostate.edu(970) 980-5880