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1. ESSENTIAL GEAR
- Laptop β†’ Required for remote supervision (filming is guided live via Zoom)
- Cameras β†’ Must support laptop connection and record at defined settings
- Stabilization β†’ Tripod (interview), gimbal (B-roll)
- Lighting β†’ Three-point setup (Key Light, Fill Light, Back Light) with diffusers
- Audio β†’ Lavalier mic connected to camera (AI will handle most sound cleanup)
- WhatsApp App β†’ Required for instant communication and setup tour

2. CAMERA & RECORDING SETTINGS
- United States β†’ 30FPS (interviews), 60FPS (B-roll)
- Rest of the world β†’ 25FPS (interviews), 50FPS (B-roll)
- Resolution β†’ 4K / 10-bit 4:2:2
- Preferred Log Profiles β†’ S-Log or C-Log (based on camera)
- Lenses β†’ Full-frame 24mm - 35mm (28mm preferred); Crop sensor users adjust accordingly.

3. INTERVIEW SETUP
- Frame with depth β†’ Choose open, naturally lit spaces (not offices/boardrooms)
- Background β†’ Should represent the company’s identity
- Framing→ Medium shot, subject in left/right third, camera at chin height
- Lighting β†’ Soft and even with natural contrast
- Shine control→ Use soft cloth if needed (ask first)
- Angle & lines β†’ Shoot into the open side of the frame, ideally toward a corner
- Eye contact β†’ Interviewee looks slightly off-camera, toward you
- Audio β†’ Lavalier plugged into camera
- Recording β†’ Preferably stop after each answer. If not, break every 10 min
- Autofocus – Set the autofocus to a slower speed mode and ensure it is locked on the interviewee’s eyes throughout the interview.

πŸ“Œ Examples: Sayso Portfolio

4. B-ROLL GUIDELINES
- Purpose β†’ Contrast the static interview with movement and emotion
- What to film β†’ Faces, hands, meaningful context, people doing things
- Avoid β†’ Back-facing shots, over-the-shoulder walking shots, generic filler
- Time β†’ You’ll usually have ~1 hour β†’ Get at least 15 usable clips
- Flexibility β†’ Use our brief as inspiration and adapt as needed
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5. REMOTE SUPERVISION & ON-SET COLLABORATION
- Before shoot β†’Setup guidance β†’ Via WhatsApp (location tour and positioning)
- Setup guidance β†’ Via WhatsApp (location tour and positioning)
- Interview direction β†’ Via Zoom (framing, lighting, pacing)
- Client β†’ May join Zoom for feedback
- You β†’ Ask the questions on-site (we guide you)
- Balance β†’ Follow our structure, but adapt details as needed

6. SHOOTING-DAY SCHEDULE (Further details in briefing call)
‍- Confirm preparations β†’ WhatsApp message 1 hour before shoot
- Arrive early β†’ 15 minutes before scheduled time
- Quick location tour β†’ Initial WhatsApp video call with the director
- Confirm shooting spot β†’ Discuss with the director
- Set up camera & connect to Zoom
- Finalize framing β†’ Under the director’s guidance
- Arrange lighting & check audio
- Director-interviewee check-in
- Record interview β†’ 4K, 10-bit, 25fps
- Capture B-roll β†’ 50fps

πŸ“Œ Full guidance will be provided during the briefing call.

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