only just discovered this site

• 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!

ok - I'll wait a week

Great - you've got a bit more time - read on