This presentation was given in May 2013 by Management Sciences for Health staff members Laura Lartigue, Jeremy Malhotra, Amber Pitts, and Willow Gerber to MSH staff on both the SIAPS and LMG projects. During the presentation, the presenters gave basic photography and videography tips, and worked with MSH staff to demonstrate use of a Flipcam to produce a couple of very short, simple videos, which was great fun. :)

1. Photography &
Videography
Tips & Tricks
Laura Lartigue, CLM/LMG
Willow Gerber, CLM/LMG
Amber Pitts, CPM/SIAPS
Jeremy Malhotra, CLM/LMG

2. Photography Do’s & Don’ts
Do . . .
• Get close to your subject and eliminate “dead space”
• Use the Rule of Thirds – put your subject in the left or right 1/3 of the image
• Use ambient lighting – when possible
• Have light source behind you, the photographer
• Tell a story – get action shots as well as context shots
• Get written approval to use a person(s) face in a picture

3. Don’t . . .
• Have light BEHIND your subject
• Take a picture of people eating, looking sleepy, or bored
• Take pictures outside during the noon hour
• Use other images without prior approval from the photographer
• Forget to provide the photographer with credit
Photography Do’s & Don’ts

4. A few Changes Make a Big Difference
K4HPhotoShare

5. A few Changes Make a Big Difference
K4HPhotoShare

6. Videography Do’s & Don’ts
Do . . .
• Shoot subject at eye level
• Use good lighting, i.e. with window in front of the subject
• Use a tripod if possible
• Remember audio is key for video
• Do a test video before and after conducting an interview
• Always ask permission
• Shoot short clips

7. Don’t . . .
• Stare straight at the camera
• Shoot with noise around
• Forget to CHARGE your batteries or camera
Videography Do’s & Don’ts

8. Thank you!
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