soundman1024
Active Member
My youth church is going to be making a short film (30min) in the next couple of weeks. I am going to be filming and my friend is going to be editing. I was wondering if anyone has any specific advice. I want everything to be done with excellence. I want this to be something I wouldn't mind having my name attached to. Here is part of the situation however, I don't have a final script yet and filming starts Monday (Memorial Day). I suppose I can work around that but it doesn't help to get a story board. Also furthermore what is the purpose of a story board? Basically I'm asking for a run down of the steps to make a good film. I'll probably talk to our media center at church too. Hopefully Patrick can give me a few pointers.
My plans so far are:
To not film a scene unless there are at least two cameras. I know I can use the church's XL1, and I can probaly borrow a pretty nice Sony. I figure the Sony will do well on a tripod with a static shot then use the XL1 to move around with since its stabilizer is really really good. The question I get from that is what is a good guiderule for not moving too much with the camera. I don't want to make people sick but I don't want 100% static shots.
What is the best way to get light without being obtrusive? Some of our shots will be in restraunts and what not and I don't want light to be horrible, are there good steps I can take.
If anyone has any know-how it would be VERY much appreciated.
Jeff
My plans so far are:
To not film a scene unless there are at least two cameras. I know I can use the church's XL1, and I can probaly borrow a pretty nice Sony. I figure the Sony will do well on a tripod with a static shot then use the XL1 to move around with since its stabilizer is really really good. The question I get from that is what is a good guiderule for not moving too much with the camera. I don't want to make people sick but I don't want 100% static shots.
What is the best way to get light without being obtrusive? Some of our shots will be in restraunts and what not and I don't want light to be horrible, are there good steps I can take.
If anyone has any know-how it would be VERY much appreciated.
Jeff