Key points to consider before I begin filming

How do you ensure you get the well thought out professional shots you need?

·         Storyboarding and plan it out.

·         Practice shooting in desired area.

·         Knowing the shots you want to use and practicing them.

·         Take time to line up all your shots correctly and make note.

·         NEED tripods, unless wanting hand-held shots involved.

·         Rehearse with the camera beforehand.

·         When shooting make you shoot more than once!

·         Consider lighting, DON’T film at sunset.

·         Run camera slightly before and after shot to make editing easier for me.

·         Film all shots in the same scene on the same day.

 

How do you ensure that your actors are ready to be filmed?

·         Make sure they are suitable for what you wanted.

·         Give them a personal script and the basics before filming.

·         Show or give them a copy of the storyboard so they know the image you actually have for the whole film.

·         Make sure they know the whole of the dialogue.

·         Make sure I take time out to check up on the actors so they don’t fall off task.

·         Make sure they understand the task fully and there is a clear outline to everything.

·         Rehearse beforehand.

·         Make sure they know where they need to be and when they need to be there.

·         Make sure they fit the desired costumes, either providing for them or inform requirements.

·         Inform type of shots taking place with them, so it isn’t a surprise.

·         Make sure you stay in contact with the actors so you can all stay up-to-date.