Panasonic AG-DVX100B, User Manual

15

Pre-production checklist

Follow these pre-production tips and y

our taping will go more smoothly

—you’ll rest easy knowing 

you’re prepared for just about an

ything! Doublecheck and confirm ev

erything a few da

ys before 

the shoot.

Obtain taping permission

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 Call as soon as possible to find out if y

ou 

  need permission to tape the ev

ent and/or 

  at the location.

Inspect the taping location

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 Inspect the site before y

our taping date, 

  preferably at the same time of da

y you 

  will be shooting. Check for power outlets, 

  lighting, and special audio needs.

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 Confirm arrival procedures, setup time 

  and location, loading area, facilit

y contact 

  person, etc.

Lighting

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 Design a lighting plan, taking into 

  consideration the location of the sun and 

  shadows during the shoot. Ask if windows 

  in the background can be co

vered.

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 Plan where the lighting will go based on 

  space available and power needed for y

our 

  taping conditions.

Audio

<

 Decide how man

y and what type of micro-

  phones you will need.

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 If there will be a lot of background noise, 

  unidirectional mics (la

valier, RE-10) work 

  best.

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 If you are using a wireless mic, pretest 

  it for possible interference from electrical 

  sources or competing tr

ansmitters.

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 Note the type of connection if y

ou are 

  taking a feed out of a sound board. 

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 Ask your talent if they will need a line 

  monitor or progr

am audio feed.

Make a camera shot sheet

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 Bring a list of tr

ansition and co

ver shots so 

  that you don’t forget a crucial shot.

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 Shoot more than y

ou think you need.

Things to bring

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 Camera equipment

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 Tapes

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 Batteries

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 Power cords, extr

a audio gear, duct tape

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 Lighting

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 Tripod dolly

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 Talent and location releases, parking 

  permits, admittance w

aivers, etc.

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 Garbage bag (for picking up after y

ourself)

To do

TODAY!