Instruction manual

that occur before or after the music, use a stopwatch or watch with a second hand, and
write down the running time (minutes and/or seconds) of each Take.
* REMARKS - The Director’s comments about each Take, as to whether it’s acceptable
or not. If a Take is acceptable, write OK on the Remarks line. If a Take is excellent or
best of the attempts, a check mark should be added to the line. Mistakes should also be
noted, like a botched lip sync or bad camera/lens move. Write down a SHOT
DESCRIPTION for each shot.
Example:
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During the shoot, use a Slate to identify each Take. A simple Slate will be a small
chalkboard, or sheet of paper on a clipboard. Before each Take, have someone write
down the Camera Position (CP) Number and Take Number on the Slate, then hold it in
front of the camcorder. Shoot about 7 seconds of a close-up shot of the Slate, then
proceed with the Take.
Slate
After the shoot, make a copy of the Source footage onto another videocassette. Use the
copy for review at home. Save the Master Source tape for editing.
Review the footage and make any changes on the Beat Sheet, as far as edit points or
shots. If you change a shot, be sure to write down the new Camcorder Position Number.
Use Take Sheet information to complete the Beat Sheet Storyboard by adding Take
Numbers. Start at the beginning of the song on the Beat Sheet. For every shot, note the