[Newbie] What kind of shots would you recommend for a portfolio?

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essenobi

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Hello newbie here :-)

I'm looking to shoot three to four 30 second clips for a portfolio. Could you tell me some shots that don't require a lot of setup time but typically come across looking great (taking into account the visual and audio aspects)? Because I'm starting to apply for some video production jobs and I need to have work available for employers to review.

I'm planning to shoot a person playing the piano this weekend. I've found that the actual music tends to make the shot feel more enjoyable. However, I don't want to just focus on musical pieces since I think companies will want more variety.

Any suggestions?
 
Depends on the type of production you're applying for. Narrative pieces aren't going to help you get a wedding video job, for instance.
 
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Finnegan said:
Depends on the type of production you're applying for. Narrative pieces aren't going to help you get a wedding video job, for instance.
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Very true. The type of production deals with recording company activities and posting them online. So more for social media purposes. Trying to make the organization more human . And also having what the company does seem interesting to others.
 
When I think of portfolios, I like to think of things that blend real life and narrative. For example, you can have "daily life" sequences throughout a city, with shots people buying goods, walking through the park, riding bikes, having weddings, having parades, performers at live music, all that slow motion emotional stuff. It both shows the talent of capturing events (wedding, music, sports, event videographer), and shows an emotional side of narrative styles for any storyline DP work. If you're a specific-style shooter, always do what you're talented at too, but in this economy and the competative market, I'm sure that most videographers want to encompass many examples in a style that can work for many different jobs and assignments.
 
essenobi said:
Could you tell me some shots that don't require a lot of setup time but typically come across looking great (taking into account the visual and audio aspects)?
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Just keep in mind that typically what is mind blowing cinematically is the element of curiosity in how the shot was performed. Atleast for me, those are the moments that really blow me away.. With that being said, don't sacrifice quality due to a more difficult set-up... Also, Lighting Lighting Lighting Lighting Lighting.
 
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