Appedix 1.7
TIPS ON SHOOTING WHEN SCOUTING LOCATIONS
1. Take stills. If you like the place, you want to have something you can sit down and discuss.
2. You're also going to use videotape. Okay. Think!
3. Don't pan quickly. If you pan, let the shot rest on something, then pan to the next pertinent thing, and so on. Pan slowly to avoid strobing.
4. Occasional close-ups are interesting, but mostly we're looking for wide shots.
5. Use a tripod. Get a small, lightweight tripod.
6. Okay, I'll be honest: Tripods are a pain in the ass. So use a monopod. It's a great tool to have, and you can get them fairly cheaply. They're small, light, don't have a head (just a bolt to attach to the camera), you can carry them like an umbrella, you can use them as ...
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