What is true versatility? It’s possessing the skills to do\u00a0<\/span>many<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>things<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>competently.<\/strong> It’s the ability to adapt.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Throughout film history, the best filmmakers have wielded a certain versatility in order to produce the work they envision. The most versatile filmmakers and videographers maintain a wide\u00a0knowledge base and a strong grasp of all aspects of filmmaking. <\/strong>Here are 5 quick tips\u00a0to help expand your versatility.<\/p>\n Research plays a huge role in turning a solid concept into a solid film<\/strong>. \u00a0This research will help you\u00a0know your narrative backward and forward,\u00a0<\/strong>no matter if you’re shooting a\u00a0documentary or a work of fiction.<\/p>\n Next, open a dialogue with your team and work closely with them on the research; obsess over every aspect of your production – the environment, setting, and look of the film.<\/p>\n One of the most important aspects of being a versatile\u00a0filmmaker is having the ability to find trusted collaborators and utilizing their input during pre-production and research.<\/p>\n Another aspect of being a versatile filmmaker is knowing the gear you will utilize. Most filmmakers know camera gear – but what about lighting and sound design<\/strong>? Knowing the camera is incredibly important, but your film could suffer if you don’t know how to utilize lighting or how to best capture sound.<\/p>\n You don’t have to be an expert<\/strong> on any of these, but knowing the basics<\/strong> can add to your versatility immensely when in production.<\/p>\n Here’s a solid tutorial from Film Riot<\/a> on\u00a0basic lighting setups. <\/em> 1. Develop Your Team and Research\u00a0Your Idea<\/h3>\n
2. Increase Your Knowledge Beyond the Camera<\/h3>\n