8 On-the-fly Guerrilla Production Tips

Now more than ever, it's possible for one person to venture into the world and capture great video. By following a few simple guidelines, you too can be an on-the-fly guerrilla filmmaker!

Your buddy calls you at the last minute - there's a great event going on in your area, and you absolutely need to get it on video. You agree, knowing it would make a terrific mini-documentary. Unfortunately, the event is tomorrow, and there's no way you'll be able to assemble your usual crew in time. No worries - you'll shoot this one on your own!

Shooting on the fly is one of the most exciting ways to capture video, due to the mobility and flexibility it offers the shooter. The trick is to be as organized as possible up front. The more glitches you can anticipate ahead of time, the more energy you'll have to focus on the sounds and images you're capt…

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