Filming Checklist

Which equipment is necessary for a QUALITY shoot?

• Camera

• Microphone

• Reflector

• Tripod

• Wind filter

When you're filming outside, you should consider:

• bringing a wind-filter for the boom mic so that the wind isn't picked up by the mic.

• bringing a reflector to bounce light onto the subject and fill in the shadows.

• leave the tripod at home, since you don't want it to get damaged or dirty.

• make sure you have a crane so that you can film all the viewpoints.

When you're filming inside, you should consider:

• chosing a background that is flattering to the subject.

• using a lapel or handheld mic to pick up the subject's voice.

• bringing a hand-held light so that you can control at least one light source.

• leaving the tripod because it's too heavy to carry.

This piece of equipment helps to balance light sources.

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This piece of equipment helps to get the mic close to the subject, but not in the frame of the camera.

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This piece of equipment helps to prevent the wind from being picked up by the mic.

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This piece of equipment helps to prevent plosives or popping noises from sounds like 'wh' or 'p' from being picked up by the mic.

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What is the name of this mic?

• Lapel

• Lavalier

• Boom

• Shotgun

• Handheld

What is the name of this mic?

• Handheld

• Lavalier

• Shotgun

• Boom

What is the name of this mic?

• Handheld

• Boom

• Shotgun

• Lavalier