Viva Doc Staff (Page 3)

Have you ever put off getting b-roll and cutaways by telling yourself or your crew “we’ll just get these later…” You won’t!Read More →

Interviewees don’t have to be present when you’re setting up lighting and camera equipment. In fact, it’s often better if they’re out of the room so you can concentrate and don’t have to bother with small-talk.Read More →

When making festival submission screeners, don’t forget to write the title, your name, phone number and email address on the DVD itself, so it’ll be super easy for them to contact you.Read More →

When writing grant proposals, one-sheets or treatments, your word choices should be passionate, exciting and dynamic instead of academic or dry sounding. If your enthusiasm for your topic is obvious, it will make a positive impact on potential funders.Read More →

Never store non-rechargeable batteries (i.e. AAs or 9-volts) in a situation where their contact points can touch (like in a big ziplock bag together). Over time, they will suck the charge out of one another.Read More →

Expose correctly on location. You can always make it look “cool” in post, but you can’t always make something that looks “cool” on location look normal in post.Read More →

Footage always looks darker on a projector or television than your computer’s lcd screen.Read More →