3. You’re Part of the Crew!
Producer – oversees project,
guides idea, works with director
Director - guides actual production
(really calls the shots!)
Assistant Producer/Assistant Director- finds
resources, gets copyright okays,
sets schedules, sets up interviews, locations
Talent - on-camera host, anchor, or actor
delivers lines, acts in character, follows
director’s cues
4. Roles in Production
Camera person (videographer)– Runs the
camera, tells story visually as guided by director
Sound person (Audio Engineer) – Records and
manages sound, chooses music, sound effects
Scriptwriter – writes scripts & storyboards
Graphics Designer- Creates text, still images,
and animations for onscreen and web use.
Website Designer- Many programs have
websites or are delivered as part of a
website. This person creates the site
5. Safety First!
Use a tripod and make sure it is stable
Make sure camera is tight on tripod
Watch out for cables
Don’t point camera at bright light like
the sun for long periods
Don’t try and force tape, data cards or
sticks, cables, or attachments into
place
6. Diagram of a Typical Camcorder
Inset Detail
Auto Zoom
W Wide
Control
T Telephoto Switch
Power/ Record Controls
Battery
Compartment
Microphone
Playback
Controls
Lens Assembly
Viewfinder
(LCD Screen)
Auto/Manual Focus
Controls
7. Diagram of a Typical Camcorder
Close up of Controls (location of these will vary from camera to camera)
Viewfinder Audio Video Port
Record Button
Mode Control
Camera/Play
Menu Access
8. Production
Scenes are rehearsed, performed by
talent, and taped
Supporting video (B-roll) is also shot to
“cover” audio (the sound) and natural
audio is captured
Video/audio clips are logged
and labeled
9. The First Rule of Video Production
No matter how good your equipment,
editing, and graphics…
Garbage In! Garbage Out!
It takes high quality audio/video to make a good production!
12. Shot Purposes
Close-up/Extreme CU shots- “tell” what
characters look like, show emotions,
point out details
Medium shots- create comfortable
“talking” distance
Wide Shots- Show setting or action.
Point of View (POV) shot lets viewer
“see” through a character’s eyes
13. How To Frame A Shot
(Subject Facing Camera)
Headroom
Subject can be centered
14. How to Frame A Shot
(Subject looking to one side)
Headroom
Give lead or “ talking”
room
15. How to Frame A Shot
Using the Rule of Thirds
1 2 3
1
2
3
Place most interesting part of subject where lines cross. Notice body
and eyes lie along these lines instead of picture’s center.
16. ZOOMING!
Zoom – Zooming in or out can be used
to “guide” viewer through a scene but
should not be overused to avoid
audience “seasickness”
17. Using Angles
Bird’sEye (High angle)
shots make characters or
objects look small or weak
Worm’s Eye (low angle)
shots make characters
look big or strong
18. Camera Tips
Use a tripod
Place camera so greatest
light is at camera person’s back
Use focus and white balance controls
Practice camera moves (blocking shots)
Frame shots and moves with purpose
19. Camera Tips (continued)
Vary shots
Don’t overuse zoom
Be sure to lay down pre and post-roll
Correct roll-back (only on tape
cameras)
20. Don’t do This! The “witness Protection” shot
When shooting don’t place your subject in front of
a strong light like a window, lamp, mirror, etc.
21. Common Video Mistakes…..
Too much headroom - bad framing
Subject in front of bright backlight
Shaky camera - no tripod
No shot variety- wide shot
lack of planning - no script
lack of pre and post roll
23. Audio Tips
Use headphones to listen to sound quality
Choose microphones based on project needs
Place microphone right distance from source
When using built-in microphone move closer
and zoom out
Listen for and control distracting background
noise
24. Common Audio Mistakes…..
using only cam mike
mike too far from sound source
not monitoring
(listening to) audio
25. On-Air Tips for Talent
Make sure ahead of time
that you can read and
properly pronounce words
(especially people’s names)
Wait for your cue before
speaking
Smile! (when it feels right)
26. On-Air Tips for Talent
When addressing audience, look
into camera when speaking as
much as possible.
Hold objects you are speaking
about close to face when possible
so it is easy to frame shot
(spokesmodel pose)
Speak clearly, projecting your
voice toward the microphone
27. Interview Tips
Write a focus sentence
Research the subject
Target your audience correctly
Prepare a complete list of questions
Describe the purpose to the subject
before the interview
28. Interview Tips
Don’t interview the subject without
the camera before the actual interview
LISTEN
Ask good follow-up questions
Be polite and professional
29. Interview No-No’s
Yes and no questions
“I see” and “Uh-huh”
Two-part questions
Obvious questions
Questions in poor taste
Questions that have already been
answered
30. You may use this PowerPoint in whole
or in part but please cite KET
as the source!