8.7 Summary
193
n
Microphones
n
File formats
n
Lux rating
n
Steady the camera—use a tripod or lean against a solid surface.
n
White balance prior to shooting, especially when changing between different lighting
conditions.
n
Avoid shooting into light and backlit scenes.
n
Limit pans and zooms.
n
Frame the subject—use the Rule of Thirds.
n
Make an inventory of required shots.
n
Different angles
n
Wide shots, medium shots, and close-ups
n
Establishing shots, reverse angles, over-the-shoulder, and point of view
n
Use the highest resolution available.
n
Add external microphones if required.
n
Use headphones to monitor sound quality.
n
Record background sounds for use in editing.
n
Don’t break the time code.
Editing
n
Protect source video.
n
Keep ...