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Transform your video project with a few simple tips.
Before you grab your camera gear and get out there to shoot, here are some really simple tips on how to make your video look the best it can be.
Here you'll find videos we've put together, giving you some basic tips on video production. Learn how to compose a shot, pick your background and more in this short video series.
VIDEO PRODUCTION
VIDEO PRODUCTION
Choosing the Right Camera
Choosing the Right Camera
In whatever the video is you are aiming at creating choosing the right camera is important in creating the desired effect.
For general pieces to camera and camera work we suggest the Sony Pro Camcorder, with a Libec THX Tripod and Rode Wireless Go microphone (Optional)
Setting up a Tripod
Setting up a Tripod
Keeping the shot stable is important in creating a professional look, as well as this getting the correct camera height can make or break your shot.
Using a Libec Tripod will definitely help!
Setting up Audio (Sony Camcorder)
Setting up Audio (Sony Camcorder)
There is no point speaking to camera without checking your sound, this video will show you how to set up your sound on the Sony Pro Camcorder
Using a Wireless Microphone
Using a Wireless Microphone
A wireless microphone will help you get a clear voice sound in different environments, this is worth considering for Vlogs, Documentaries, Interviews and areas where there may be some background noise
Shot Composition
Shot Composition
Your Camera should be on the tripod, you have conducted all the audio checks and set up you need to do. The last step is to sort your shot sizes and composition
Plan it
Plan it
Get organised and plan what it is you are filming, write a script, draw a storyboard. This will save you a lot of time when deciding what needs to be done next and help you in the edit!
Equipment
Equipment
Use the right equipment, different shoots might require a different camera or even a different choice of microphone.
Audio is important
Audio is important
This is probably the most important thing to get right, you can't rely on fixing it in the edit, what you hear during recording will be what you hear in the edit!
GET IT RIGHT!!!
Rule of Thirds
Rule of Thirds
The best way to frame someone or something is to use the rule of thirds. Line your subject up in 2 thirds of your shot. Watch the vid for more details.
Cutaways & Noddys
Cutaways & Noddys
Think about what shots you can get that relate to what the presenter/interview is about. If they're talking about a thing go and film the thing if you can.
Different Shot Sizes
Different Shot Sizes
If you've got someone talking for a long time in your film, think about changing the shot size while filming, this will make it much more interesting to the viewer.
Zooming
Zooming
Avoid zooming in or out while recording, if you do think about using a cutaway to cover up the zoom.
Fill the Frame
Fill the Frame
Frame your subject right! Make sure they fill the full frame and aren't squashed into the corner of the camera.
Watch the Screen
Watch the Screen
What the screen shows is what you will see in the edit/on your final film. Pay attention to whats going on.
Camera Angle
Camera Angle
Film at eye level unless you are deliberately going for a certain look. Filming down or up to someone will just look awful.
Shoot a Sequence
Shoot a Sequence
From 1 action you should be able to film 5 different shots. Shoot with different sizes, angles etc. It makes it much more interesting to watch than just 1 camera angle/size.
Take 2
Take 2
If you can, film it more than once, you never know you might have missed something so filming it twice gives you the option of choice.
Have you thought about audio?
Have you thought about audio?
Audio is probably the most important part of your project! If you can't hear what your media is about why is anyone going to watch it? How will they learn about your subject? Don't just plug it in and hope for the best... Find out more on audio here
Microphone choice
Microphone choice
Choosing the right Microphone is important for what you want to achieve!
Equipment: Cameras
Equipment: Cameras
Cameras available from Creative Media vary in the ease of use and depend on what you are filming. Help is available for all our equipment. Booking equipment is available through the Resource Bookings webpage.
Equipment: Audio
Equipment: Audio
Audio Equipment available from Creative Media vary in the ease of use and depend on what you are filming. Help is available for all our equipment. Booking equipment is available through the Resource Bookings webpage.
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