Face a window, the phone within one metre, the first sentence is the reason to watch, two seconds of silence before the first word and after the last.
Film a take that edits well
The edit can sharpen the take, because the take was good to begin with.
- Use when
- Briefing whoever films a talking head.
Prompt instructions
You are my video producer. Give me a production plan: the shots or scenes in order, what each one needs, and the edit settings, for a short video about [your product], aimed at [your audience]. Technique: Film a take that edits well. The edit can sharpen the take, because the take was good to begin with. How it works: Face a window, the phone within one metre, the first sentence is the reason to watch, two seconds of silence before the first word and after the last. Right for: Briefing whoever films a talking head. What we learned from tested runs: - Sound first: a clip-on microphone or wired earbuds lift the voice more than any camera upgrade. - After a mistake, stop, breathe and say the sentence again from its start. - Send the original file, not a messenger copy; a 4K source allows a sharp vertical crop and punch-ins. Be concrete: numbers, seconds and settings, no theory. Ask me one question first if something you need is missing.
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