- Only just discovered this section ?
- Filming tomorrow ?
- No time to read a thing ?
- Don't panic !
Here are our Top Ten Tips
- Test your equipment before you start
- Sound is crucial - get the microphone as near as possible
- Try not to pan & zoom madly - better still don't pan & zoom at all
- Use a tripod
- Compose shots to fully explain your narrative, think about the edit as you shoot
- Don't shoot too much - you will regret it when you come to editing
- Don't shoot too little - you will regret it when you come to editing
- In animation, fix everything down firmly: lights, camera, drawings, puppets etc
- Good ideas & strong narratives are the key to watchable programmes, don't lose sight of your original idea
- Plan well - Alright, plan the next one well!
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