What to Think About When Doing a Multi-Day Video Shoot
When you are going to be shooting a video, you have many different elements that you are going to need to bring together. And when you are planning on shooting for a few days or more, it can get a little complicated to keep track of everything. But if you take your time to plan your shoot in advance, you can ensure that it will be successful and you will get the final results that you need from your team.
Gathering Crew
With a long shoot, it is essential that you have a strong crew who will help you to get things together. Your crew needs to include people who will take care of lighting, camera work, sound, and other elements of the film itself. You also want production assistants who can help to take care of any challenges that may come up along the way. Having a full crew will make it easier for you to pull off the shoot. Look for people with experience and good references so you know you can count on them for great work.
Housing
When you have a large crew coming to set for multiple days, you may need to provide them with housing. Their housing should be comfortable and close enough to set that they can get there easily each day. Long shoots on location can make it hard for crews to feel comfortable. And since you want your team to be as comfortable and rested as possible, you want to invest in good housing that will give them somewhere comfortable to be at the end of the day. You might be able to get a deal on housing by booking all your lodgings together for your team.
Scheduling
Your multi-day shoot may take longer than you think it will if you don’t have a handle on the schedule. It is essential that the schedule is planned in advance with room for a little flexibility as things may change over time. You also need someone who is responsible for moving things along on set. They can keep the ball rolling so things don’t take longer than they should. Get your crew on the same page so everyone understands the schedule and makes sure to be on time for each part of the production.
When you are shooting a video there are many things that can possibly go wrong. But when you have the schedule and crew in check, you can roll with any challenges that may come up. That puts you in a great position to get your team in order and come out with great results.
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