Video Tips

For other interns (or people interested in learning the basics of video) here are some tips:

1. Take time to get to know your video camera and the basic
functions


2. To keep it simple, leave the video camera set on ‘Automatic’, 
don't use the manual settings- if needed you can adjust the 
shots in the editing stage


3. If there is wind, try to protect the microphone otherwise the
sound will distort- sometimes a sock or other fabric will help
minimize this issue


4. Always film a scene for at least 10 seconds to make sure that 
you have enough to work with in the editing stage


5. Try to limit how often you zoom or pan, but if you need to 
do so make slow movements


6. When filming people, keep the light in front of them, not
behind


7. B-roll related to what the interviewee is discussing will
add to viewer interest 

This list was adapted from Lunch and Lunch's "Insights into
Participatory Video" Handbook (pgs. 68-70)