HOW TO SHOOT A PRESENTER-LED VIDEO
A GRIEF-FREE GUIDE TO SAVE YOU TIME AND MONEY
If you are thinking of shooting a presenter-led video we thought
we’d put together some simple ideas to help you make the best
possible film.
Before you start filming you must ensure that the script is
completed to your satisfaction (if it’s not, you’ll be making a lot of
extra work for yourself).
OK – your script is complete and you’re ready to make your film – let’s
get started!
Let’s assume that you want to make the film as economically as
possible so here are some quick tips for filming on your camera
/phone…
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SCRIPT
Before you start filming ensure that the
script is completed to your satisfaction.
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BATTERY
Make sure your phone is fully
charged up!
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CAMERA
OR
PHONE
TRIPOD
PLEASE DO NOT FILM WITHOUT
USING A TRIPOD/MOUNT
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This is to ensure that your shots are
steady and don’t wobble!
Check out Joby/Glif/Owle online for
ideas. They’re not expensive and
will make all the difference.
AIRPLANE MODE
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Set it to Airplane Mode to stop
calls and texts coming through
when filming.
QuickTIPS
FORMAT
Shoot in landscape NOT vertically!
IF YOU’RE THINKING OF FILMING
EXPOSURE
Set the Auto-Exposure/
Auto-Focus/Auto-White Balance
to ensure the best quality.
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Make sure it’s not noisy – you
want to hear what the
presenter/spokesperson is saying.
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The general rule for clear audio is
to get your microphone as close to
your subject as possible.
Bring as much light into the room
as you can. If you can’t get your
hands on any studio lights turn on
lamps and open blinds to let the
outside light in.
Make sure there’s nothing visually
distracting in the background such
as people walking by.
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Alternatively you can use cue-cards
– make sure the text is big enough
to be able to read from 1.5 metres
and place them as close to the
lens as you can.
Shoot separate shots rather than
panning (side-to-side).
Some people can speak brilliantly
without referring to notes (but
most of us can’t!) so we suggest
you use an auto-cue/teleprompter
on your iPad/tablet. These are
inexpensive apps which are quick
to download and easy to use.
Although you’ll be tempted, don’t
use the zoom! This will result in
unsightly pixels. If you want a
closer shot, just move your feet!
HAPPY FILMING!
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TELEPHONE
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19 Rushworth Street
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EMAIL
020 7234 354
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