If you have a storyboard or shot list, you can put scene numbers onto a clapperboard, then in the edit you can use these to help order your first (assembly) edit. Also get one of the crew (usually the 1st AD) to announce: The key thing is to make it bold enough to be seen by the camera. ClapperboardĪ clapperboard - for visually identifying a shot in picture - can be a basic pad and thick marker. Avoid it, there might be a little piece that will save the edit. There is a temptation to delete early bad takes thinking they'll be of no use. It's crucial fast action, that can't be seen easily.It's a special effect shot that is difficult to assess, or you only get 'one' go at.If you are working on an animation being recorded on a computer, you should watch it back to check your timing.At the beginning of the day it might be valuable to check a shot or two.With a little confidence and experience you will know: what you have just seen filmed, HAS been recorded, and WILL look exactly like you saw on the viewfinder.Watching things back takes up precious time, and loses focus unsupervised children sometimes incessantly review shots when they could be filming.Once you get going - keep going! Reasons not to watch it back With experience you should only need to check what you have shot under special circumstances. Then look to actors to make sure they are ready, and either the 1st AD or director says:Īlthough everyone knows what should happen next, it is a good habit for actors to take a breath and not dive straight into their line or movement as soon as they hear "Action" called, the shot will be more believable and easier to edit. If an announcement and clapper are being used, this would be done now. (Camera operator) The camera operator presses the 'record' button, and ONLY after checking the camera has been rolling for 3 seconds responds with "speed" or "camera rolling". (1st AD or Director) To ask if the camera department are ready. If you have a separate device for recording sound, check it is recording as well, and say "sound ready" If you do not have a separate mic you could not make these calls. (Sound recordist) If you have a separate microphone, check everything is set and respond with "sound ready". (1st AD or Director) To ask if the sound department is ready. With a very young crew, this call can be left out. (1st AD or Director) "Stand by" or "Ready to go for a take" Anyone who is not prepared should quickly make themselves ready. It is a great way to focus the whole crew. The 1st AD or Director calls "quiet please" or "quiet on set" is better in class because it reminds those not involved that filming is taking place.
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