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Instead
of zooming
while recording,
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to choose your picture angle before you
begin. A good way to tell a story with
video is to begin with a long shot that
establishes
the situation,
and then move
in with medium
shots and close-ups
to
show- the details. Remember
to change
your viewpoint
for each shot.
Remember that any camera movement
or change in picture angle should have
a definite purpose. Avoid unnecessary
or half-hearted movements.
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Use pans to record it landscape
or
follow a moving
subject. Decide the
area you want to cover and stand facing
the end of your panning angle. Without
moving your feet, turn your waist to the
starting position.
Start recording,
and
after a few seconds
begin to turn slowly
from the waist. Hold the final hnage
for
a few seconds
before you stop
recording.
Tilt the camera
up to exaggerate
the
height of the subject.
Tilt down from
the top of a building,
for example,
its an
introduction
to subjects at the bottom.
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