Re: [Avid-L2] Re: Help with presentation to small independent filmmakers

Don't start the camera and immediately start the action, and don't turn off
the camera the second the last line is said. Give yourself a couple
seconds of preroll and postroll, and don't step on the actors lines with
"cut" or "action" if you decide to go that route.


On Wed, Jan 30, 2013 at 2:49 PM, haus <switthaus@mac.com> wrote:

> **
>
>
> Prepare, plan, prepare and prepare more. What I tell my students is that
> "shit rolls down hill and the edit process is at the bottom. Chicken shit
> at the top of the hill is not chicken salad at the bottom". Make sure you
> acquire plenty of good material on locations. I make my folks do a script,
> board, shot sheet and figure out alt shots for each camera set-up.
> Pre-scout your locations for sound (noise) lighting and availability. Take
> your time and its ok to shoot ALOT of footage because some of it will end
> on the cutting room floor. Better too much than too little. And then
> prepare some more.
>
> Scott
>
>
> --- In Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com, "bouke" wrote:
> >
> > on the subject, shoot room tone..
> >
> > Bouke
> >
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> > van Oldenbarneveltstraat 33
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> > www.videotoolshed.com
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Gary Berendsen"
> > To:
> > Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 8:25 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Avid-L2] Help with presentation to small independent
> > filmmakers
> >
> >
> > > Shoot some clean plates, if you want to do any compositing later on.
> Also
> > > Hires photos of sets sometimes save the day in lieu of clean shots.
> > >
> > > --gary
> > > garyberendsen.com
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > On Jan 30, 2013, at 8:17 PM, Steve Hullfish
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > >> Double check the frame rates on all cameras. Everyone should be
> shooting
> > >> the same frame rate and frame size.
> > >>
> > >> If shooting double system, slate everything with at least a clap of
> the
> > >> hands (This means you Canon 5D shooters)
> > >>
> > >> Be careful of anything that may have to be blurred out later... logos
> on
> > >> clothing... photographs on walls... TVs in the background...license
> > >> plates... Trademarks on stores and signage.
> > >>
> > >> White balance.
> > >>
> > >> Don't over expose.
> > >>
> > >> Probably use a tripod.
> > >>
> > >> Get the microphone as close as possible. Try to dampen room
> reflections.
> > >>
> > >> Be careful of flickering overhead lights.
> > >>
> > >> Steve Hullfish
> > >> contributor: www.provideocoalition.com
> > >>
> > >> On Jan 30, 2013, at 12:58 PM, john.maio5011 jmaio@...> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> > On February 17th, I've been asked to give a group of low/no budget
> > >> > filmmakers a short (1-2hours with Q&A) talk on the theme "Shoot for
> > >> > Post" .
> > >>
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> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> > >
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> > >
> > >
> > >
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