Files to bring

We open these on the monitor while you talk, so bring more than you think you need. We can always cut down.

Put everything on one clearly-named drive or folder, and bring the original files, not just exports.

What each format needs

A quick reference for the formats you're shooting that day.

Wardrobe

Bring 2 or 3 options. We shoot against a warm, cream-toned studio, so colours that contrast it read best.

What works

• Solid mid-tones and muted, slightly desaturated colours.
• Matte fabrics with a bit of texture, like knit, cotton or wool.
• One colour that stands out against a cream background.

What to avoid

• Pure white. It blows out under the lights and pulls the exposure off your face.
• Pure black. It collapses into a shapeless block with no detail.
• Tight, repeating patterns like thin stripes, fine checks or herringbone. They shimmer on camera.
• Big logos, slogans or loud graphics. They date the footage and pull focus.
• Bright reds and neons. They bleed and clip on camera.
• Shiny fabrics like satin, sequins or slick leather. They catch hot spots under the lights.
• Noisy jewellery that rattles the mic or jangles when you move.
• Anything all-green on days we're using a green screen.

Before the day

Any questions, send them to Aurel before the shoot rather than on the day. Prep is the one thing we can't buy back once the cameras roll.