1. At the start of your VT, use your best images; it'll entice the audience and make them want to watch on.
2. Shoot in thirds. This is very important for decent shots. Imagine your shot has a grid of nine squares, all equal sizes. Use it to guide your shots, for equal proportions and professional shots.
3. Be aware of lighting. Make sure if you're interviewing someone, they're not stood directly under light as it could make them look like a silhouette. If possible, use your own lighting and set it up to make the lighting exactly as you want it.
4. Check the white balance on the camera before you start shooting. It's purpose is to bring attention, naturally, to the interviewee. Get the interviewee to hold a white piece of paper when setting the white balance.
5. Try to use a tripod when possible, particularly in a sit-down interview, rather than using a hand-held camera. The shot will seem more still and professional. Balance the tripod by putting a spirit level on it.
6. Interviews look better if the interviewee is standing up, especially when the VT is news instead of feature.
7. To focus correctly on the interviewee, zoom in on their eyes and focus, then zoom out. This will then ensure the entire shot will be focussed perfectly on the interviewee. Avoid putting the camera on auto-focus, particularly during a sit-down interview.
8. The best cutaway are sequences (three shots of the same thing from different angles) and should always make sense. They should last for roughly four seconds. Make sure there is no NATSOT during a cutaway.
9. To get a GV, hold the camera next to your shoulder for roughly five seconds. The more footage you get, the better, as it gives you more options when editing.
10. Make sure your interviewee is comfortable; the best interviews are those that seem natural. Speak to your interviewee for a bit before you start recording so that they're relaxed and have an idea of what to say. Film them doing something too, rather than the entire VT just being them standing or sitting still. Ensure the background is as interesting as possible, rather than just against a plain white wall.
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2. Shoot in thirds. This is very important for decent shots. Imagine your shot has a grid of nine squares, all equal sizes. Use it to guide your shots, for equal proportions and professional shots.
3. Be aware of lighting. Make sure if you're interviewing someone, they're not stood directly under light as it could make them look like a silhouette. If possible, use your own lighting and set it up to make the lighting exactly as you want it.
4. Check the white balance on the camera before you start shooting. It's purpose is to bring attention, naturally, to the interviewee. Get the interviewee to hold a white piece of paper when setting the white balance.
5. Try to use a tripod when possible, particularly in a sit-down interview, rather than using a hand-held camera. The shot will seem more still and professional. Balance the tripod by putting a spirit level on it.
6. Interviews look better if the interviewee is standing up, especially when the VT is news instead of feature.
7. To focus correctly on the interviewee, zoom in on their eyes and focus, then zoom out. This will then ensure the entire shot will be focussed perfectly on the interviewee. Avoid putting the camera on auto-focus, particularly during a sit-down interview.
8. The best cutaway are sequences (three shots of the same thing from different angles) and should always make sense. They should last for roughly four seconds. Make sure there is no NATSOT during a cutaway.
9. To get a GV, hold the camera next to your shoulder for roughly five seconds. The more footage you get, the better, as it gives you more options when editing.
10. Make sure your interviewee is comfortable; the best interviews are those that seem natural. Speak to your interviewee for a bit before you start recording so that they're relaxed and have an idea of what to say. Film them doing something too, rather than the entire VT just being them standing or sitting still. Ensure the background is as interesting as possible, rather than just against a plain white wall.
For terminology references, CLICK ME which explains it all.
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