7.2 TOOLS SCREEN TOOLS Filming Of course, a is fundamental: a professional one, like a or camera, or a less sophisticated and expensive one like a . The choice depends on the type and purpose of shooting. As even small shakes can be visible on the screen, it is advisable to use supports to keep the camera stable: camera cinematic high-definition camcorder 1 , if you don’t need to move the camera around; tripods , with and , if you have to move it around; gimbals pivots weights to put it on a shoulder; shoulder mount rigs , carts where the operator can sit and move the camera to create smooth movements in a technique called . dollies wheeled back and forth dolly shot MORE Shots across landscapes and aerial views have been made easier to capture by the use of drones. 1 Audio are usually incorporated in cameras, but external ones improve the quality of the audio: omni-directional ones capture sounds from every direction, or capture them from a specific direction. You can choose from among: – for walk-and-talk interviews; – set on top of the camera, good for every situation; – for group interviews or scenes – a on the pole will keep the mic steady and avoid sounds; – , small microphones clipped on to a piece of clothing, for high-quality sound and the elimination of background noise. Microphones 2 shotguns directional wireless microphones 1 shotgun microphones mics boom pole crowd shock mount bumping mics lavalier allow the sound to be monitored while shooting, so as not to have unpleasant surprises at the end. Headphones MORE They are also called mikes or mics for short. 2 DO What are walk-and-talk interviews? 1 Lighting You can create many different types of light. The lighting is a complex operation for which you can use: , which take advantage of ambient light; light reflectors , which cover bulbs to create a soft light; softboxes fill , which help cover ugly ; camera lights shadows for inside shooting, with: three-point lighting , the brightest, focusing on the subject; key light , eliminating the shadows created by the key light; fill light , separating the subject from the background and creating depth. backlight