The “Rule of Thirds” is the basic composition principle to follow for well balanced and interesting shots. The concept of the Rule of Thirds is to imagine breaking an image down into thirds horizontally and vertically.

Three point lighting is the classic set up, although modifications can be made depending on the location.

White balance means color balance. It is a function which gives the camera a reference to “true white” – it tells the camera what the color white looks like.

Over-Under cable coiling is a technique for winding up your cables and wires in a way that extends their longevity and reduces tangling, by working with the natural coil of the wire.

Whether you are preparing an intro for a show you want to host, a public service announcement for an event or nonprofit organization you want to promote, or a promo for an upcoming program on AFTV, there are some key things to keep in mind as you prepare a script to load into the Teleprompter. 

Editing a video and don't know where to start? We have some tips for you! 

Access Framingham would like to say a special THANKS to ALL volunteers and producers who make Beyond the Beat possible!
Here is a downloadable list of tips from Production Coordinator Frank Morello that can make our experiences in the field reporting and filming easier and consistent!