After we have been working with our tech systems for a while, it's easy to forget some of the basics of the things we work with. So, I thought I would give a refresher, just in case. And if you don't need a refresher, then feel free to use this as a training tool.
First, know your direction! Pans and tilts! Pans are left and right, tilts are up and down; but don't worry about it if you get it mixed up-we all do! If you're a camera operator, focus more on the direction (e.g. left, right, up, and down) rather than the command (pan, tilt).
Second, composition: do research! Watch TV, movies and other programs to see how other people are doing it so you can keep on top of changing trends, etc. There are some basics, though, like the rule of thirds. Just divide your screen into thirds in both the horizontal and vertical and use the intersecting points to "hang" your subject on.
Third, focus: I cannot stress the importance of critical focus, especially when you're shooting in HD. Something I've noticed in my time is that I have developed the ability to tell focus, even on very small screens. However, this doesn't seem to translate to other people, so having a larger screen to tell focus on for your camera operators (and for yourself) is of utmost importance.
That's it for now!
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