If I'm shooting a conversation between two people, how do I maintain consistency? In other words, if in the conversation I want two views and I have only one camera, do I need to film the entire conversation with the camera focused on one actor and then film the entire conversation again with focus on the other actor? Two cameras would obviously be easiest but I don't have two cameras. It just seems that it's hard to film say a VERY intense conversation and have a finished film with good consistency between the two actors.
Let me answer my own question...it's the directors responsibility huh? So since that is answered...do you have any advice on maintaining consistency in your actors? Do you often playback the film for them to watch?
Go ahead and rip me apart for sounding dumb...but I'd rather get ripped here than embarrassed on set.
PS. I'm a perfectionist.
Thanks!
Let me answer my own question...it's the directors responsibility huh? So since that is answered...do you have any advice on maintaining consistency in your actors? Do you often playback the film for them to watch?
Go ahead and rip me apart for sounding dumb...but I'd rather get ripped here than embarrassed on set.
PS. I'm a perfectionist.
Thanks!