Camera and Tripod

When filming or taking photos for any project it is important to take into consideration where you are placing your subject in the shot.

Light makes up a lot of your shot and can add or take away the effect you so want. You also need to take into account the stability of your camera. If the camera is wobbling it will lead to the shot being out of focus or you could miss the subject of your shot completely. Mounting the camera on a tripod will lead to it becoming secure and will reduce movement when filming. You can adjust the legs on the tripod to change the high at which the camera records at. You can also use the handle at the top of the tripod to angle and move the camera.      

Different shot types are key for different shots. If you were filming a scene where it is far away you wouldn't use something like a close up, You have to know which shot you want to use for the scene before you begin filming/shooting. Otherwise if you turn up on the day and just wing it then you will end up with a rubbish shot as you have not thought about it in depth.