The power of a picture can help improve video. You want to know ahead of time what you face before walking into a room for the first time to shoot a video. Unfamiliar real estate can surprise you with several restrictions. You might, for example, need to battle big, bright windows, boring white walls or a small working space. Avoid much frustration by getting a sneak peak by visiting the shoot location earlier or, if it’s more practical, asking someone to shoot pictures of the area. Why begin a shoot looking through a lens of uncertainty especially if the subject of the video must urgently move on to another meeting? Manage your time more effectively by taking some earlier steps … and pictures.