AboutAlessandro Machi Expertise Have experience in both video and film, plus videotape editing, archiving, and remastering. Experienced in live event cinematography plus interviews. Have provided Video Post Production Services for independent film & video productions that have been distributed both nationwide and worldwide. Not too familiar with all the various Hd formats although I did operate an HD B-roll camera for an HD independent feature.
Regional Emmy Winner, also an Emmy Internship Scholarship Winner when I first finished college back in the mid 80's, plus several dozen super-8 filmmaking awards and for video productions as well.
I currently offer YouTube uploading tutoring that includes a critique and technical review as well. If you live in Los Angeles and would like to learn more about this educational service send an email to info at slingshotpro.com
Recently finished cinematography work on the film Dali, Dali, Dali which is now in post production.
Experience 25 years of Film & Video Production & Editing Experience including low budget & quality control. I enjoy filming in Super-8.
Organizations Founded Action! Film and Video Production Club while in College.
Publications www.Opednews.com
Education/Credentials Four Year College Program, was one or two classes short of graduation.
Awards and Honors Regional Emmy Winner, 8 Time Vision Award Winner, Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Internship Winner, Film Festival Winner for several different Super-8 Films,
Past/Present Clients Sony Pictures, Prudential Jon Douglas, In Defense of Animals, Humane Society of the United States, Ivy Gullickson
Question Hi, I'm a student at Walla Walla University and I have a big event coming up in January that involves a panel discussion, and I was wondering how many cameras I might need to do this and the best way I could film it. Thank you.
Jessica
Answer Hi Jessica. One of my first video jobs ever was a round table discussion. I've also seen this type of production on television and sometimes, they mess up the sound because they have too many microphones on at the same time.
Unfortunately, there are several details that you did not include in your question so I will need more information before I can answer your question.
Is it a round table discussion, or do the speakers span across the stage? Do the speakers get up and walk to a podium and speak, or do they speak from where they sit? Does the audience get to ask questions, and where are the audience microphones?
Is the panel discussion interactive, or does each member do a presentation? Is the panel facing each other, or the audience? Is there a projection screen or any other kind of visual aid? Is there a camera that is just there to get close ups of the speakers for so the audience can see the speakers more easily on a video screen that will be provided?
Will there be mood lighting or will the lights be full up?
Is the panel discussion first and foremost for those who paid admission to attend, and your cameras are considered second priority? What is the purpose of the videotaping, for archival, historical, informational, to sell at a later date, or just to record that the event happened?
