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Get it all on paper first
From the course: Pro Video Tips
Get it all on paper first
- Tip number two, get it all on paper first. When you make a project, especially at the end of your short film level, chances are that you're the writer, director, producer, and possibly even wearing the extra hats of DP, location manager, or more. You know the script, the shooting schedule, and the most important things you need to accomplish to make the day. The issue to keep in mind is that your crew, talent, and the other people you're working with, they don't know any of that stuff. So it's great that you have the whole project in your head, that's definitely the most important place it has to be, but the second most important place, that's equally crucial for the success of your production, is getting all those things down on paper, or otherwise clearly communicating them so that they can also be in everyone else's head on set. The more you put down on paper, schedules, shot lists, location photos, storyboards, etc., the more you will enable your team to help you plan to execute…
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Tips on boosting your production value1m 46s
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Shooting with a shallow depth of field1m 36s
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Great audio and sound design2m 44s
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Keep your shots steady2m 32s
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Keep your camera moving2m 29s
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Location, location, location2m 15s
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Adding appropriate titles and FX1m 56s
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Hiring a colorist3m 38s
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Introduction to shooting discreetly1m 1s
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Scouting locations for a stealth shoot1m 47s
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Traveling and shooting low profile1m 25s
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Recording audio discreetly1m 25s
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Using discreet cameras and camerawork2m 22s
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Running interference1m 24s
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Adding production value with local resources1m 13s
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Always have a plan B55s
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Seven tips for better managing your crew3m 13s
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Get it all on paper first2m 6s
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Learn to delegate2m 12s
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Hiring is half the work2m 53s
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Understand how each person likes to work1m 34s
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Feed them good food31s
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Learn to speak their language1m 55s
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Goodbye1m 35s
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