Production Planning
Building a shot list that survives a short filming window
Prioritise essential shots, group them by setup and record usable takes so a short filming window yields a complete answer.
Desk
Production Desk
Works through shoot planning, sound recording, camera and lighting in office settings.
Sound and Lighting
Capturing usable backup footage during a shoot
Plan alternate takes and relevant supporting views, check them on set and protect the original media before handover.
Production Planning
Choosing a camera angle for a software demonstration
For a software demonstration, the viewer needs to understand the screen and the person explaining it.
Sound and Lighting
Choosing between a lapel microphone and a boom microphone
Choose a lapel microphone when the speaker needs to move and you can attach the mic cleanly.
Production Planning
Comparing a small in-house shoot with outsourced production
Compare internal and outsourced video production using the same brief, full resource estimate, deliverables and delivery constraints.
Production Planning
Creating a location checklist for a small production team
Use a location checklist to assess access, sound, picture, safe movement and information in frame before a small video shoot.
Sound and Lighting
Filming reflective products without distracting glare
A glossy package or metal product reflects the room, light source and camera.
Production Planning
Hiding private data before a screen recording
Prepare sample data, inspect the capture path and check the export so a software tutorial does not reveal private information.
Sound and Lighting
Keeping product colours consistent across shots
Colour shifts make the same product look like several versions.
Production Planning
Lighting and camera setup for office shoots: shot checks
An office can be a workable filming location if the speaker and product remain clear from shot to shot.
Production Planning
Planning a storyboard before booking a shoot
Use a rough storyboard to expose missing footage, unclear claims and visual access needs before committing to a business video shoot.
Production Planning
Planning close-up shots for small product details
Plan readable product close-ups with an orientation view, a sharp detail shot and a clear result.
Sound and Lighting
Positioning a speaker near a window without backlighting
A window can provide soft light for a speaker, but placing it directly behind them may leave the face too dark.
Sound and Lighting
Recording a clean voiceover in a small office
A clean office voiceover starts with a quiet room, a consistent speaking position and a short test.
Sound and Lighting
Reducing room echo before recording an interview
Reduce room echo by moving the interview to a quieter, less reflective space and bringing the microphone closer to the speaker.
Sound and Lighting
Sound recording for business videos
Record speech so the audience can understand it without raising the volume or guessing through room noise.