Technique

Bad technique and boastful filming can break the illusion of the story so it's important that we know the basics and try to shoot the film in the best possible way.

• The eyes need to be in focus, the key is the eyes because the eyes show emotion. Unless your deliberately trying to focus elsewhere you should always have the eyes in focus.  
• Don't film a static subject/object handheld, only moving subjects. It looks strange.
• In the film people can be too dark, shadow is good at times, but they should not be too bright. Your shots should never be over exposed.
• The cameras perspective dictates the left and right on set. Clear line of communication.
• On tripods the locks should be loose because the camera needs to be ready to move even in a static shot. 
• With a wide angle its harder to spot things that are out of focus, on close ups its the exact opposite, be careful on close ups.
• The camera tilts up while zooming in and the camera tilts down when zooming out.