Directions

For the reporters
Look into the camera.
Faster.
Slower.
Speak more clearly.
I need more emphasis.
Sit closer together.
Sit further apart.
Smile.
Look more energetic.
I need more enthusiasm.
Don't depend too much on the cue cards.
More serious.
Relax.
You're doing great.

For the camera operator
Zoom in
Zoom out
Get a wide shot of...
Get a close-up of...
Stand here.
Pan left. Pan right.
Cut after she says...
Cut after he does...

General takes
Camera ready.
This is take 2.
5...4...3...2...1...Action!
Cut!
Let's do the ending again.
Let's do the whole thing again.
Let's start over.