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1 Get a video camera. A new one works best, but all work at a similar quality.
2 Get familiar with the on off switch, the zoom feature, and the record button.
3. Treat your video camera like a still camera. Keep it as steady possible, that's why a tripod is a great tool. Tripods with expandable legs are great if you are tall and want the camera to see your face.
4. Try to avoid zooming all the way on a subject. If you are shooting without a tripod, this will cause unnecessary shaking.
5. Shoot the three basic shots. A wide shot establishes location. Use a medium shot to follow action, and close ups are used for cutaways or to show something specific.
6. Try to shoot at least ten seconds of each shot, holding the camera still. Once the shot is framed and the tripod is locked (pan and tilt) don't touch it.
7. Let the camera record and do the work. If there's great action, you're going to be tempted to zoom in and out but DON'T. Take your medium and tight shots and avoid the least amount of camera movement.
8. Try to frame an interviewed person in the right or left third of the screen. Also, keep the most important part of the shot (the eyes) at the top third mark.
AviDemux
AviDemux
Edit. You'll need video editing software. Macs have iMovie, which is very easy to use. PCs often come with editing software (Windows Movie Maker or Avidemux). Feed in your video clips, then you can start experimenting with editing. Be patient and have fun. Try to tell a story with the audio and video. Add graphics and titles (supers), and music . For people who want better video editing get the software program called "Sony Vegas" (Harder to use but makes it look good )
2 Get familiar with the on off switch, the zoom feature, and the record button.
3. Treat your video camera like a still camera. Keep it as steady possible, that's why a tripod is a great tool. Tripods with expandable legs are great if you are tall and want the camera to see your face.
4. Try to avoid zooming all the way on a subject. If you are shooting without a tripod, this will cause unnecessary shaking.
5. Shoot the three basic shots. A wide shot establishes location. Use a medium shot to follow action, and close ups are used for cutaways or to show something specific.
6. Try to shoot at least ten seconds of each shot, holding the camera still. Once the shot is framed and the tripod is locked (pan and tilt) don't touch it.
7. Let the camera record and do the work. If there's great action, you're going to be tempted to zoom in and out but DON'T. Take your medium and tight shots and avoid the least amount of camera movement.
8. Try to frame an interviewed person in the right or left third of the screen. Also, keep the most important part of the shot (the eyes) at the top third mark.
AviDemux
AviDemux
Edit. You'll need video editing software. Macs have iMovie, which is very easy to use. PCs often come with editing software (Windows Movie Maker or Avidemux). Feed in your video clips, then you can start experimenting with editing. Be patient and have fun. Try to tell a story with the audio and video. Add graphics and titles (supers), and music . For people who want better video editing get the software program called "Sony Vegas" (Harder to use but makes it look good )
