Rémi lists the things you need to look for just before shooting a video. Put them in everyone's hands so you never hear "Where's the microphone?" again .
Rémi's advice, in a written and enriched version:
Check that you have :
- The foot (or grip, osmo, whatever: we're talking about your stabilizer here).
- The smartphone loaded with memory (yes, even the best of us forget this sometimes)
- A charger for long shooting days
- Microphone (and extension lead if required)
Next, the composition of the image:
- Your subject should not be cut off by the edges of the frame.
- Is there enough air above his head?
- Check that your subject
Finally, the most important thing is the person you're filming.
- Check that the subject matches your expectations (clothing, hairstyle...)
- Above all, he needs to feel at ease! He has to like his image, because he's the most important thing.
As promised by Rémi, here are a few additional points to consider just before pressing "REC":
THE LIGHT
Is she...
- Sufficient, but not blinding?
- Subject to change?
- Do I prefer daylight?
- Have I avoided backlighting?
Tips
- Add a light source
- If there's not enough light, you can activate continuous flash (to be avoided at all costs, we insist!).
- Use it preferably with a subject close to and detached (far) from the background, as in the example opposite.
We explain how to use light for your speaker in this article.
MY EQUIPMENT
My devices...
- Are they correctly loaded?
- Do I have enough memory?
Tips
- I free up at least 2 GB of memory
- J'effectue un test son avant de film
- I carry an express portable battery (if possible) to avoid having to charge it too long in case of a problem.
THE SOUND
- Is my lapel microphone working?
- Can I anticipate the presence of interfering noises (e.g. a nearby hospital and regular ambulance noises, so I avoid standing on that side of the building).
- If there's a lot of passing and/or ambient noise, am I sure it won't interfere with the message?
Tips
- If there's a slight ambient noise and it's constant, I can shoot.
- If the noises are too loud or inconsistent, I absolutely move. There's nothing anyone can do for me in editing!
- At the end of each take, I listen to my rush to see if the sound has worked properly. If there's any doubt, I shoot the scene again to avoid any risk of my shot being unusable.
Enjoy the shoot!
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