How to Direct a Short Video

Posted by Susan Carlson on April 20th, 2019

Directing a short video is not as difficult as it seems especially if you are a professional Video Production Company New York and have a fair idea of what strikes with your audience and attracts their attention and what does not. A strong hold comprehensive technical knowledge also makes it easy to create an appealing end product. A short video is the result of amazing script, perfect and execution and technical expertise mixed all together.

Proper Equipment- Make sure you are using a Tripod to shoot the video. This will result in making your Video Production Company New York look professional and smart even with cheaper, amateur and common equipment. It is advisable to not zoom in or Zoom out the camera repeatedly. Keeping the camera as sparse as possible is the key to create a brilliant. Make sure you are not tempted to use advance features available in the camera.

Sufficient Natural Light- Before starting production, every video production New York should ensure that sufficient natural light is available in the shooting location. But that does not mean that you can’t shoot in artificial light, it’s just that it will the increase the expenses and jeopardize your budget.

Be Unique- While shooting make sure you are following your own method and not copying the process of other directors. Do not follow your competitors especially when it comes to shooting a complex angles. Try out your own method and perspectives. The result in all likelihood would be incredible and unique.

Do not get Distracted- Do not deviate from your script and idea behind the script. If the script has some real life experience make sure to recreate that moment with proper planning. At the same time, do not stop yourself from experimenting if you have come across an improvised idea and if you are confident about it. In case you are not sure if the new idea will work, consult your fellow crew members, actors and other staffs involved with the whole process.

Avoid Thinking Ahead- Refrain yourself from the idea of editing the video from the very first day itself. Try to keep your end product as original and authentic as you can. Edit the footage only when the shooting is done with and only as much as the scene demands.

If you are planning for your short video to get made, contact SinemaFilms today and let us know requirements and vision- our team is here to help! SinemaFilms is a renowned full-service Video Production Company based in New York.