Behind the Camera...

If using the microphone built into the camera, make sure the reader is close enough to the camera to hear him or her clearly.

Frame the picture so you can see the reader and the background (and/or landmark) behind the reader. Try for a ½ shot (we see the reader from the waist to the top of the head).

“White Balance” the camera if the camera has that feature.

Make sure there is no source of bright light behind the reader.

Keep the camera as steady as possible – if possible, use a tripod.

If you must pan or zoom at all, do so very slowly.

Before starting, shoot 10 or 20 seconds and play it back to make sure the picture and sound are good.

Shoot at least 30 seconds of the people watching the reader (if any).

Label the tape, film, disc, card, DVD, or stick when finished.

Have the next person ready to read when the current reader is finished.

Send to:

Darwin Aloud
Center for Inquiry
4773 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA, 90027, USA
(323) 666-9797

All video must be received by June 1, 2009.