Production Planning

Tips on pre-production tasks like storyboarding, location scouting, and scheduling.

Pre-Interview Research

Production Planning

Pre-Interview Research

Research your interviewee’s background to ask insightful, engaging questions and guide the conversation.

For best results, use research tools like Milanote for notes and Otter.ai for transcription.

B-Roll Planning

Production Planning

B-Roll Planning

Plan B-roll shots that support your narrative and add visual context to your documentary.

For best results, create a shot list to capture the most relevant supplemental footage.

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Proper Lighting for Historic Buildings

Proper Lighting for Historic Buildings

Use soft, even lighting to highlight the unique features of historic buildings without harsh shadows.

For best results, use softboxes or diffused lighting to avoid overpowering architectural features.

Natural Light Optimization

Natural Light Optimization

Maximize natural light by shooting during the golden hour for soft, warm lighting.

For best results, use a reflector to control natural light and fill shadows.

Slow Motion Effect

Slow Motion Effect

Use slow motion to emphasize action or create a dramatic, emotional moment in your scene.

For best results, shoot at a high frame rate, like 120fps, and adjust the playback speed.