When working with talent in the production process, it's crucial to consider several key factors. The experience level of the actors can dictate how much coaching they may need on set.
Aspect Ratio, Critical Area, Scan Area: Not every that is showing in the camera are shot.The size of the objects are critical when sizing them up compared to a regular screen. Consider the Edge Attraction theory.
Keys when Working with Talent
Mental State: The actor must be in a healthy mindset to be able to perform.
Interpersonal communication: Motivate the actor and make sure you are both on the same page of how the actor is being presented for the audience.
Experience:How much coaching them on the set can be based on their experience in life and the industry.
Creating Movement
The importance of camera movement is crucial to set the right tone and approach to what come on the screen. Camera movement make a huge difference and helps when experimenting with the options.
To create movement you can use the Subject, Camera movement, Movements through Zoom, Z axis movement, force movement, or by editing.
Elements of sets and properties
Hand props: small Items that will be handle by the actors. *having duplicates of important props that are breakable is important!
Set pieces: Object in the shoot used make the location as normal or very similar of the vision.
Set Dressing: Items or object used to enhance the theme of the production.
Sets: The back groundof were the shooting is going take place. It can be set up or already an actual location.
Setting up
Security play a big roll! make sure to hire security to protect equipment.
Know the weather. It can have an effect on your equipment, crew, and shoot.