The 2020 What’s So Cool About Manufacturing? contest for Chester and Delaware counties is produced by the Manufacturing Alliance of Chester and Delaware Counties in Exton, PA.
Students will familiarize themselves with all equipment, research the company we are visiting, discuss different audio/video needs, and complete a "mock" visit in the technology lab to simulate a visit to the manufacturer.
Pre-Production is all about planning! There are many things to consider during the preparation stage of your project.
Steps:
Early Preparation - What is the vision? What content will be included, and who will appear in the video? Production Team assignments and division of labor.
Equipment Check & Familiarization: GoPro digital cameras, DSLR camera, Microphones / Audio / Voice Recorder, Batteries, Digital Memory Cards, Safety, Tripods and other gear.
Research:
• Learn about the people and the settings you are going to visit before you arrive at the location.
• Determine rules and conditions and dress appropriately.
Scheduling
• In order to begin the scheduling process for your shoot, you will need a contact person at the location. Make it a goal to establish a positive rapport and be considerate of their time.
Interview Questions
• Remember that good interviews start with good questions!
• Yourinterviewquestionsshouldalwaysrelatetoyour central message.
Shot List:
Wide Shot / Medium Shot / Close-Up
Practice
• Remember that doing anything well is a process. Challenges may arise and plans may change last minute, so successful producers always have a Plan A and a solid Plan B.
• Your team should practice shooting interviews and B-Roll before going to your location.
• Editing your practice material will help your shooting skills - the best camera people are editors first.
• See the Practice Activity in the Appendices.
• Rememberyourprojectgoals.
• Stay positive!
