Spot Paul vs. Tree
or
How to shoot a promotion spot on development topics for Young Modern Performers?
Ingredients
Amount Name
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1 |
concept for the plot / script |
|
1 |
film director (who gives overall instructions to the team and the actor) |
|
1 |
cameraman (who operates the camera) |
|
1 |
actor |
|
12 |
helping hands (to move the equipment + provide catering) |
|
1 |
conventional car |
|
1 |
eco-car |
|
1 |
place with permission to shoot a film |
|
1 |
high resolution digital camera (Full HD video capability for example Canon D5 or equal) |
|
1 |
lens mount (to be able to change the lenses of the camera) |
|
3 |
different lenses (to shoot close up and wide angle) |
|
1 |
tripod (a stand for the camera) |
|
1 |
skid (a sledge on wheels in order to move the camera without shaking) |
|
1 |
high quality directional microphone (for example Sennheiser ME 80 or equal) LINK to Picture LINK picture DSC01274 |
|
1 |
wind shield for the microphone (to minimize wind noises) LINK picture LINK to Picture DSC01274 |
|
3 |
daylight reflectors (mirrors to catch the sunlight an focus it on the set) |
|
1 |
very sunny day to get enough light for reflection |
|
2 |
daylight spotlights with 2500 watts power (additional light) |
|
3 |
silverboards (3m x 3m) (more reflection of light) |
|
1 |
power generator or battery pack to power the lights and reload the camera battery |
|
1 |
pickup or van (to move the equipment)
|
Baking time 
[30 days]
Expertise 
[Advanced]
Logistics have to be arranged and coordinated between NGO staff and film crew.
Nº of Chefs 
Budget
tbc
Tips for low budget
Renting the film equipment
Film equipment is very expensive, and it is not only NGOs who cannot afford to buy all the equipment, but also many other filmmakers do not have the money for this. For this reason, there are many companies that rent film equipment for a low cost. If you shoot a non-commercial social spot, you will even get lower prices.
Involving students of film and design
Shooting a high-quality film means to involve professionals, unless you are very experienced in film production yourself. We found out that students of media academies were very interested in cooperating with us on non-commercial social spots. They could in this way increase their experience, and we contributed the money needed for renting the equipment. Therefore, no film company needs to be involved, which would increase the budget tremendously.