Lesson 3: How to Film B-roll

Activity: Set up iPad and film B-roll in class, display on smart board Creating B-Roll and Filming a Scene

To film a scene you need to shoot a sequence of at least three shots. Always think in terms of three types of camera shots. 1. Wide Shot – This is a wide view of the activity or location. This shot sets the scene. 2. Medium Shot – This is a closer view of the same angle. 3. Close Up – This is even closer of faces, objects and other details Camera Angle and Position

1. Change your camera angles for some of your shots while filming the same scene. 2. Look for Close Ups that help capture details to tell your story. Hold Your Shot

1. Set up the shot. 2. Make sure the camera is steady. 3. Hold each camera shot for at least 12 seconds. Count to Yourself! Light

1. Avoid shooting into bright light sources, such as windows or even bright lamps. 2. Have the available light to your side or behind you. Using the ZOOM

1. The iPad has a zoom that always you to change the shot from wide to close. 2. The closer you are zoomed in, the closer you are, the less focus or depth of field you have. 3. The closer you are, the harder it is too keep the shot steady. 4. If you are hand holding the shot, keep the iPad zoomed out and step closer to your subject for close-ups or medium shots. Rather than zooming in.

Activity: o Watch example of b-roll footage. o Watch final product of interview and b-roll footage.