Step 1: Pick Largest Room
When choosing a room-- I always use my downstairs living room because it is at least 20 feet in length.
Step 2: Clean the ROOM
OBVIOUSLY- you are now converting this room into a studio. In preparation remove personal items and create an open space.
Step 3: Place Green (Blue or White) Screen/Backdrop
1) Paint a wall in a room with green screen paint (Rosco Video Paint ) or a cheaper option (www.TubeTape.com) which I would do if I had a bedroom large enough to create enough space between my subject, the screen, and the camera. This would also be ideal if you want to convert your garage into a Green Screen Studio.
2) GREEN SCREEN KIT (Muslin Backdrop) The kit seen in this Digitalady video-- I bought online at Image West for $130. t comes with a travel bag, a stand, and choice of 2 color backdrops. **I would use Blue with a Blonde subject, Green with other subjects, and white is my preference to use for my videos- like on my website: http://www.digitalady.com
Step 4: Remove WRINKLES
TIP: to avoid having to iron or deal with wrinkles, purchase: Muslin Clips (bag of 6) purchased on Amazon for under $10
STEP 5: LIGHT SCREEN FLAT Use a typical 3 point lighting set-up. Place one light close to the screen (one on the right side and one on the left)- if possible turn light to FLOOD- do not have a spotlight effect that creates a hot spot. You can buy workman lights at OSH or Home Depot for $20 if you do not yet have a light kit as seen in the video. STEP 6: Place chair for SUBJECT Pick a chair with no back, or a back that will be covered by the subject and place it at least 4 feet in front of the screen or painted wall. The subject should be far enough away where they are sitting in the dark - until you light them with a soft light from the front. STEP 7: Safety Secure stands with Sand Bags and or Gaffer Tape and all wires- tape down so that you or your client does not trip, get hurt, and/or sue you. Step 8: Reflector - Beauty Shot Have a PA or Friend/Family member hold a reflector to fill in the light on your face and give you that "sparkle" in your eye. If you are alone- strap it top a chair or object using Gaffer Tape or Duck Tape. Step 9: Audio I use a lavaliere on my subject. I have a wireless UHF Sennheiser Mic System. I use it way more than my shotgun mic. for these types of interviews of course. In the field: when I have multiple subjects I use both ( a lav on primary subject and a boom on everyone else the cam shoots). I purchased my audio equipment from B&H here: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=lavalier+microphones&N=4291226455 I know that there are cheaper brands like AUDIO TECHNICA that also deliver a clear sound. Step 10: Shoot Your Interview All of my work is very doc u style. I do not use scripts. I will prep my clients with a questionnaire and ask them to think of stories that I will ask them to recall on camera. I find the best interviews and footage are impromptu questions and when the client does not know what is coming. It is very important to be confident and GUIDE your interviewee. Many times my clients will come knowing what they what to say. I will direct them for part of the video and then let them say their rehearsed piece at another portion. I use 1 TAPE and/or 1 hour with continuous rolling when I interview for my product: Face to Face Video Biography. It is later edited with B-roll of them on the job or footage that we shoot the same day at my home studio. Please comment and SHARE YOUR TIPS and/or BEST BUYS!!
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