Plan a storyboard:Planning a storyboard helps you to know what the scenes are going to look like and what you want to happen in each scene. The team can also agree on certain camera angles that work for each scene.
Investigate location:When filming, you want to investigate all locations to find one that is most appropriate for your scene. This will ensure for your scenes to look professional and help with the overall storyline.
Make the genre obvious:Also when filming, you need to get the genre of the film across to the audience; this is so you fulfill their desire to watch the film.
Always follow the brief:When designing and filming the media you want to film, you need to follow the brief; this is because you want to fulfil all of the expectations that the institution are paying you to do so.
Vary shot types:When filming, it is important to vary your shot types; this is so every shot doesn't look the same.
Have good props:It is important to have good props; otherwise the film will look budget and unprofessional.
Consider your angles:It is important to consider different angles when filming, this is so you can perceive different characters, settings etc.
Consider lighting:Lighting plays a very important part when filming as it can change so many aspects of your film; e.g. the genre, horror having dark lighting.
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Miscast:It is important not to miscast the characters as this will jeopardise the whole film. You need to carefully choose cast that fit the characters persona, this will ensure realism.
Look at the camera whilst filming:It is important not to look at the camera whilst it is filming as this will look unprofessional and you want the audience to experience the realism of the cast in character.
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