Production Techniques

Production techniques for me, are a way to compare my previous products to new products, in a way that allows me to assess the differences between old ideas and new ones in a bid to challenge myself whilst still making sure that what I intend to do is possible to achieve. To do this, I need to compare old shots and new shots, whether it be piece to camera angles or various B-Roll shots.

One thing I decided to evaluate in production techniques was the difference in shooting styles in comparison to the studio style production I created last project. For this documentary, I aim to film in a vlog-style manor, acting as the sole camera operator in most senses meaning that I am one-on-one with the camera with it pointed toward my face. This in itself is a unique way of approaching my idea, as there aren’t many documentaries that follow this style of filming, let alone any that are well-known. In previous products, the majority of my piece to cameras were studio-based, so had a multiple-camera setup with both a wide shot and a close-up of just the presenter talking at the time. This differs from my planned product, as with me being the sole presenter I only require one angle and to be able to present whilst walking, I need to adopt a vlog style of presenting. This also provides the product with a more natural feel to it and allows for the presenter (myself) to connect with the audience on a more direct level as I am talking to solely them. As a whole, I feel that if done correctly, then this style of filming could be extremely effective and turn my project into an even better one than last time.