1:Set a goal to include yourself on videotape for 1 minute for every _______
minutes that you shoot of others."
2: Store your camcorder in a visible location if possible with blank tape
and charged batteries handy."
Packing
checklist:
Camcorder
Charged batteries
AC power supply
Microphone batteries
Microphones
Lens cap
Cables
Lens cleaning cloth
Headphones
White-balance cloth
Script
Tripod
Lens filters
Shooting
checklist:
Battery power
White balance
Sound check
Talent release
Lighting check
Tape check
Tripod lock-down
Time/date stamp on/off
Image stabilization on/off
Zoom in/Focus/Zoom out
Compose image
Rehearse
Shoot!
Always rember to to have one of these when working
with Talent
Talent
Release Form:
I, ______, give ______ the right to use my name, likeness,
image, voice, appearance, and performance in a videotape program. This grant
includes without limitation the right to edit, mix or duplicate and to use
or re-use this videotape program in whole or part. I acknowledge that I have
no interest or ownership in the videotape program or its copyright. I also
grant the right to broadcast, exhibit, market, sell, and otherwise distribute
this videotape program, either in whole or in parts, and either alone or with
other products. In consideration of all of the above, I hereby acknowledge
receipt of reasonable and fair consideration.
The Seven Deadly Camcorder Sins (click on button for
definition)
1:Headhunting
2:Motorzooming
3:Rooting
4:Firehosing
5:Upstanding
6:Snapshooting
7:Backlighting
Twelve
Useful Tips for Shooting Awesome Video
1. Use manual focus if your camcorder has it.
2. Set white balance at every location.
3. When shooting outdoors, keep the sun behind you.
4. Plan your shoot.
5. Use a tripod or other image stabilization device.
6. For handheld stability, imagine that your camcorder is a very full cup
of hot coffee.
7. Use the zoom to compose your shot. Avoid zooming while the tape is rolling.
8. Move the camcorder only when necessary.
9. Shoot to edit.
10. Keep your average shot length between 5 and 10 seconds.
11. Keep the shot steady (no zoom or pan) for at least 10 seconds
12. While shooting, be as inconspicuous as possible to
best capture the true behavior of your subject
Ten
Useful Tips for Recording Awesome Audio
1. Use an external microphone if you have one.
2. Get the microphone close to the talent.
3. Listen through headphones while you shoot.
4. Keep hand movements on the camcorder to a minimum.
5. Use a handheld mike for man-on-the-street interviews.
6. Use a lavalier or boom mike for studio settings.
7. Use a wireless mike to avoid cable hassles.
8. Keep audio in mind when scouting locations.
9. Don't move mike cables while recording.
10. Avoid long cable runs to minimize interference. Now let see if this was a waste of time or what. Just like if you were to
learn this in school It is now Quiz Time. (This was the part I always hated
:)
