WHERE? WHO? BASIC PRACTICES WHEN? STEP 3 Film Strategically and Logically Your goal when filming is to enable those who are not present to visualize the events that took place. While filming, ask yourself, “If I give this footage to someone not familiar with the location, could they summarize what happened and draw an accurate map of the scene based only on the information in my video?” For more information You want to be able to answer, “Yes!” Be conscious and purposeful about what you film. Activists often capture the “What” but not always the “Who” and “How”. Consider filling out a “Collection Planning” form to help you strategically determine what footage you will need to capture to give viewers a clear sense of the events that took place. See “Developing a Collection Plan”at: bit.ly/WITNESSLibrary_ VaE Since every situation is different, there are no absolute rules, but below are the key, basic filming techniques that will help ensure your video is understandable and informative. WIDE FROM ABOVE MEDIUM HORIZON WITH SUN OR MOON 64 CLOSE UP LANDMARK VIDEO AS EVIDENCE: BASIC PRACTICES V 1.0