High end promos such as this require a different approach to kit, rather than a solo camera operator at a conference , for example. The emphasis is on quality, so the DOP will be solely focused on capturing the best visuals possible, without having to worry about sound. However, due to the nature of filming in schools, schedules can be extremely tight, so there must be a good balance of quality and portability…

If you’ve ever wondered what life’s really like for those working in video production day-to-day then in this series of posts, I’ll be sharing what goes on behind the scenes from my perspective as a cameraman. I’ll show my thought process, the type of challenges that arise and how they’re overcome, with the end goal of meeting our client’s brief and delivering the highest quality product possible.

Prep for a 1-day conference generally starts the day before the event. The 2 main considerations are the kit list and travel plans...