Instructional Video Production

Instructional Video Production 4(1+3)

Lesson 12: Production

Managing Lighting Equipment

• Always perform white balance before shooting in a location. Also do it when shifting from indoors to outdoors, and vice versa.
• Use the right camera filter to get the right picture hue.
• While most digital video cameras can shoot in low light, use re­flectors outdoors or artificial lights for better picture quality.
• Advise talent to avoid white clothes where possible.
• Use darker backgrounds for interviews where possible. They make the interviewee stand out.
• Use backlights for talents where possible. They separate the sub­ject from the background.
• Do not shoot with the talent against light. For example, do not shoot with the talent in front of the window. Rather use the win­dow to light up the interviewee.