Shooting demonstrations
Give cameras a basic role, but be flexible.
Simple, basic coverage
There are two things you know you will need to see. Your presenter talking, and a close-up of what he is talking about. If you have these you have basic coverage. Obviously there are other shots you may want to have – wider shots, alternative close-up shots, top-down shots etc.
There are two main alternative presenter shots – a medium close-up (showing just their head and shoulders) or a mid shot, which shows the item in front of the presenter. Let your presenter know which is his camera, and where it will be.
As the demonstration progresses, let everyone know what will happen next. The camera crew would rather know that your presenter is about to put ...
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