Things To Consider Before Filming...

Asking for permission for filming at location (if neccessary)

Making sure cameras are fully charged

Making sure I know how to use the equipment

Ensuring I don't leave equipment behind at the location

Making sure I refer to my storyboard all throughout filming

Having a task list for everthing I want to achieve during the shoot and in the right order

Making sure I have enough footage, it's better to have too much than too little

Making sure all actors know what time they are needed and where as well as what to bring

Having a back-up plan incase the weather is bad

Taking time to set up shots

Shooting the same shot from a variety of different angles

Considering background noise

Playing back footage to make sure it is how I want it and that I have no left any equipment or other things in the shot

If there is sunlight, I must make sure that my shadow is not in the shot

If there is more light in front of the subject, put more light in front, unless it is for a certain effect

Making sure there is not a lot of background noise.

Making sure actors speak loud and clearly

Record a few seconds before and after each take

Film shots from a range of angles

Making sure the background is simple, so that the viewer's attention is not diverted