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Location Scouting

My final portfolio will feature a documentary capturing the impacts teachers play in students' lives. To successfully capture the insightful story I intend to, I need to record footage that involves teacher and student interaction and exemplifies the importance of it.  The main setting of my documentary will be on my school's ground as students walk, sit, and talk in areas as a part of their daily routine. Examples of shots include students walking down the primary pathway from the student parking lot that also incorporates framing and leading lines to build the atmosphere of the school itself.  To get deeper into my story, my interviews will take place in teachers' classrooms allowing teachers to feel more comfortable in their environment where they work every day. By recording in classrooms that coincide with my script, I will be able to capture authentic footage that shows the relationship teachers have with all their students when they teach and develop them academicall...

Preparing Shooting Equipment

In preparation of filming my documentary, I conducted research on the equipment I would need for the project. With limited access to cameras and high quality production equipment, I decided to use an iPhone 13 that I have access to as my primary visual recorder.  To maintain my camera stable, I scouted amazon for a non-expensive, but durable tripod that could be used at multiple heights. I decided to purchase a Gahenwo tripod as seen in the image below. Reaching 64 inches and easily compatible with my iPhone 13, the tripod will help me effectively capture the footage I need.    Another integral part of my documentary is the interviews I will capture that add an insightful perspective to the story I am telling. In order to conduct these interviews, I had to purchase a microphone that is portable to my iPhone 13 and that could reach the length I need from my subject and camera or a wireless one. After doing more research, I purchased the MAYBESTA Omnidirectional Lapel Micro...