Chapter 7
Putting It All Together to Capture Some Video
IN THIS CHAPTER
Preparing for a shoot
Directing actors effectively
Finding great-looking camera angles
Managing voice and diction
The big day has arrived, and it’s time to shoot some video! You’re ready to stride onto the set as the big-shot director or producer and yell “Action!” It’s all a breeze from this point, right?
Not quite. A video shoot can be an incredibly high-pressure environment, with too much to do and too little time to get it done. You must perform an amazing juggling act that keeps the cast, crew, camera, script, set, props, costumes, and all those inevitable but unplanned events all moving forward to get your video “in the can” by the deadline.
The good news is that a video shoot can also be one of the most creative and rewarding experiences you’ll ever have. When all the elements click and you see that outstanding performance or fantastic camera angle, you’ll feel a sense of deep personal satisfaction and pride that you nailed it. When the shoot is going well, the payoff far outweighs the pain.
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