DO
Use appropriate props - Only use good actors/actresses - Appropriate costume - Use suitable sound effects - Use a variety of shots, angles and camera movements - Make the genre of the film obvious - Be aware of health and safety - Keep the story simple - Use a tripod, when necessary - Define audience - Use the three act structure - Use a second act break - Use hand held camera shots when creating tension - |
DON'T
- Over complicate the story - Film in just one shot - Too much dialogue - Zoom - Be careful with reflections - Mess about on set - Lose continuity - Ignore health and safety - Film too many shots - Film anything unrelated - Use cliches - Use 'cheesy' dialogue MW |