The Director chooses the right camera shots for the film.
The camera is the main tool for shooting your film.
You can achieve great lighting in your film without a big budget.
Poor sound quality will ruin the audience’s experience of watching your finished film so make sure you get it right.
digital camcorder, tripod, dolly, monitor, mains adaptor and power cable, cables: camera to monitor - picture, camera to monitor - sound, instruction manuals, lights, spare bulbs, coloured gels, reflectors, cables, tapes, rifle microphone, clip microphone, mic batteries, headphones, mic stands, boompole, wind shields (for outside), mic leads: mic to camcorder, instruction manual, extension leads, screwdrivers, fuses, gaffer tape.
Everyone who appears on camera will need face powder (boys too!). Don’t go for a natural make up look, things look different
of film, so don’t skimp on the blusher or lipstick.
Props are a very important part of the film which you need to think about. Use your storyboard to decide which props you will need and make a list.
It’s really important that you take photographs whilst filming as they are invaluable when you come to promote your film. You can use them for posters flyers and for newspapers features.
