Extra Shot for Safety, Yes or No? – Various Approaches to Coverage

Extra Shot for Safety, Yes or No? – Various Approaches to Coverage

“This was great, let’s go for coverage now!” How often do you hear or say this phrase on set? Have you ever found yourself in the editing room, not having enough footage to piece the scene together? Or, on the contrary, massively overshooting, knowing you’ll toss half the angles in post anyway? Of course, there is no single correct approach to coverage. It differs, depending on the scene, situation, and personal preferences. So, when is the extr…