Do's
1. ALWAYS produce a risk assessment
Creating a risk assessment will help you in the future when filming. in some cases it can help with things like not being sent to prison for filming violent scenes in public open spaces.
2. Stick to the brief if you do not stick to the brief then the company in which have hired you will not use your film because it is not what they want.
A brief will help you so much, it can tell you what you need to do and so you don't over complicate anything. if you stick to the brief throughout then you know you haven't made mistakes and flow fluently.
3. Use appropriate props
Using correct props is key in horror, they can change the way the audience feels about the film. if you use the wrong props then the film won't attract the audience as much.guns in a horror are unacceptable and should never be used as they are action film props. Horror films use knifes and hammers this gives the film a more 'gory' and gruesome atmosphere.
4. Keep it simple
Don't over complicate it because the audience can become bored and confused.
5. Use A Tripod
Use a tripod to ensure that the film is steady and not shaking, also it give it a nicer 'flow'
6. Produce a storyboard
A story board is important because it allows the producers to see what it is you are planning and can make changes and have a visual idea what it will look like.
7. Use appropriate actors
Casting the correct actors is key because each actor has a film in which is related or linked to them, such as Jonny Depp who is linked to pirates of the Carrabian. This is important because they would know how is best to act for that film.
8. Vary the shots and camera angles.
don't be afraid to use various camera angles to make the film more interesting and help the audience engage in the film.
Dont's
Don't Deface Property
You mustn't deface other peoples property because it is illegal, and f any damage may be done them it must be stated in the risk assessment.
Don't Trespass
You must not trespass on to private property unless you have asked permission by the land owners and they have said you can.
Don't Pan too much, this is called 'Lazy Filming'
Don't pan too much as it is lazy and the motion of it can make the audience feel ill, using various camera movements helps the audience engage in the film as they make it more interesting.