VideoMaker's+Kidspage+2-Production

** Production ** Now that you have finished some of the planning (pre-production) phase (you may need to return and do more of this later), its time to start shooting your video!

Below is a powerpoint slideshow that lays out ideas and tips to consider in order for you to create the best video and audio possible. media type="custom" key="10868026"

For more indepth instructions and tutorials on many aspects of production, check out this website: [|Media College]

** __Video Production __ ** Some tips about capturing good video:


 * When possible, use a tripod for a steady shot and to keep your camera safe.
 * When not using tripod stand squarely and use both hands to steady camera.
 * Move camera smoothly and with a purpose
 * Rehearse scenes and camera moves (called blocking your shots).
 * Capture supporting video (b-roll) to make your edited video more visual and exciting. Get cut-aways: Get shots of people's reactions. Grab shots of local buildings, get close-ups (detail shots) of objects talked about in the audio.
 * Avoid shooting subjects against a strong backlight.
 * Learn how to frame shots the right way and the purpose of different shots and angles. Check out this website for a good explanation shots and angles. [|Shots and Angles]
 * Change up your shots but don’t overuse zoom.
 * Avoid long zooms as it makes shots appear wobbly. Physically get closer to subject if possible
 * Lay down pre-roll and post-roll. This will help with post-production editing later
 * With tape cameras be sure to correct for roll-back.

**__Audio Production__** Some tips about capturing good sound (audio):
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">If equipment allows, use an plug-in (external) microphone and place close to talent.
 * <span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive;">If equipment allows, listen to ( <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">monitor ) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">sound for quality with earphones.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">When using the built-in microphone, move the camera closer to subject and zoom out if you need to.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Pay attention to and try to eliminate or reduce distracting background noise. When shooting outside, you may have to wait for a car or airplane to get out of the scene audio-wise.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Check out this pdf for a list of tips for on-location audio production from KET audio engineer, Roger Tremaine: [|RT Audio Field Production Tips .pdf]
 * __(Also see planning for interviews on Pre-production page)__**


 * __On-Air Tips for Talent__**
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Make sure you can read and properly pronounce words (especially people’s names).
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Wait for your cue before speaking.
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Smile! (when appropriate)
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 110%;">When talking to audience, look into camera when speaking as much as possible.
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Hold referred- to objects close to face when possible so it is easy to frame shot (spokesmodel pose).
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Speak clearly, projecting your voice toward the microphone.

Practice Activity Open this PDF about how to conduct and interview and do the suggested activity to practice your skills. [|DIYEFT -Interview Activity.pdf]

Post-Production