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1. ESSENTIAL GEAR
- Laptop โ Required for remote supervision (filming is guided live via Zoom)
- Cameras โ Must support laptop connection and record at defined settings
- Stabilization โ Tripod (interview), gimbal (B-roll)
- Lighting โ Three-point setup (Key Light, Fill Light, Back Light) with diffusers
- Audio โ Lavalier mic connected to camera (AI will handle most sound cleanup)
- WhatsApp App โ Required for instant communication and setup tour
2. CAMERA & RECORDING SETTINGS
- United States โ 30FPS (interviews), 60FPS (B-roll)
- Rest of the world โ 25FPS (interviews), 50FPS (B-roll)
- Resolution โ 4K / 10-bit 4:2:2
- Preferred Log Profiles โ S-Log or C-Log (based on camera)
- Lenses โ Full-frame 24mm - 35mm (28mm preferred); Crop sensor users adjust accordingly.
3. INTERVIEW SETUP
- Frame with depth โ Choose open, naturally lit spaces (not offices/boardrooms)
- Background โ Should represent the companyโs identity
- Framingโ Medium shot, subject in left/right third, camera at chin height
- Lighting โ Soft and even with natural contrast
- Shine controlโ Use soft cloth if needed (ask first)
- Angle & lines โ Shoot into the open side of the frame, ideally toward a corner
- Eye contact โ Interviewee looks slightly off-camera, toward you
- Audio โ Lavalier plugged into camera
- Recording โ Preferably stop after each answer. If not, break every 10 min
- Autofocus โ Set the autofocus to a slower speed mode and ensure it is locked on the intervieweeโs eyes throughout the interview.
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4. B-ROLL GUIDELINES
- Purpose โ Contrast the static interview with movement and emotion
- What to film โ Faces, hands, meaningful context, people doing things
- Avoid โ Back-facing shots, over-the-shoulder walking shots, generic filler
- Time โ Youโll usually have ~1 hour โ Get at least 15 usable clips
- Flexibility โ Use our brief as inspiration and adapt as needed
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5. REMOTE SUPERVISION & ON-SET COLLABORATION
- Before shoot โSetup guidance โ Via WhatsApp (location tour and positioning)
- Setup guidance โ Via WhatsApp (location tour and positioning)
- Interview direction โ Via Zoom (framing, lighting, pacing)
- Client โ May join Zoom for feedback
- You โ Ask the questions on-site (we guide you)
- Balance โ Follow our structure, but adapt details as needed
6. SHOOTING-DAY SCHEDULE (Further details in briefing call)
โ- Confirm preparations โ WhatsApp message 1 hour before shoot
- Arrive early โ 15 minutes before scheduled time
- Quick location tour โ Initial WhatsApp video call with the director
- Confirm shooting spot โ Discuss with the director
- Set up camera & connect to Zoom
- Finalize framing โ Under the directorโs guidance
- Arrange lighting & check audio
- Director-interviewee check-in
- Record interview โ 4K, 10-bit, 25fps
- Capture B-roll โ 50fps
๐ Full guidance will be provided during the briefing call.