Film School

YOUR 15 SECONDS TO FAME

See handy hints for tips on how to shoot and upload your video!

HANDY HINTS

Handy hints on shoooting and submitting your video

Best format for uploading: 3GP, MPEG, AVI, FLV
Maximum length: 60 seconds
Try to keep your camera as still as possible
Try leaning against an object to steady your camera
Keep shaking to a minimum
When shooting indoors turn on as many lights as possible
When shooting outdoors keep the sun above or at the side, this will prevent the background from being to bright
Avoid shooting in a place that has high contrast such as sunlight and shadows
Avoid shooting in direct sunlight
Try to use a light-coloured background
Beware of windows in the background
Remove all clutter from the background
The closer the shot the better - it`s hard to see a face on a small screen
Avoid too much pans and movement
Good audio quality is very important
Shoot from different angles to determine the best view
Avoid zooming, walk in closer /li>
Frame your subject properly
Think about what`s going to look good visually
Ensure that there is no background noise
If filming someone standing, don`t cut them off at the knees . make sure their entire body is in the shot
For a head shot ensure that there`s an equal amount of space above and below the head
Let action happen inside the frame, don`t constantly move the camera
Focus on the main subject, don`t worry about depth of field
Don`t walk with the camera
Ensure not to cut off the beginning or the end of the clip
Know all the functions and controls of your camera
Record a few takes and select the best one
Relax and give your best performance!