MANAGE STRUCTURE AND AUDIO

There are plenty of tools to help you to realise your film vision

Before you film a video, you need a plan. Be clear about how you want to tell your story on film. Technical and visual aspects need to be included and decided. A film composed of several scenes and shot in different locations brings up plenty of challenges. Mistakes often occur because a variety of factors influence the overall result of clips.

Technical challenges may arise due to the use of different focal lengths or changing lighting conditions. Different camera movements are an important creative tool and will help convey your story to the audience. Use them to your advantage to create tension, dynamic or even calm atmospheres. In addition, these techniques support the generation of transitions between different scenes and should be well-considered. One of the most common mistakes is to only think about the technical aspects and the overall visual image of the video.

Besides the elements of image composition, sound is a decisive factor. Most cameras have a built-in microphone, however, this is usually not the best option, as it only produces limited results. If you don’t want to spend hours reworking the audio frequencies, it is advisable to invest in an external microphone.

Sound can add an important layer to the video, therefore the choice of the right microphone should be carefully considered. There are different types of microphone that have various characteristics and functions. In certain situations, sound can be an even more important film element than the moving image itself. In the case of interviews, the audio track is the most significant factor and irreplaceable. Here, video recording is merely an additional element that supports sound. Choosing a microphone that does not meet the requirements of your project will leave a bad impression on the audience.