Nikon R10 SUPER ZOOM Instruction Manual page 29

Zooming;
Power zooming presents an almost
irresistible temptation to include a
zoom effect in every sequence. The
result, however, is dizzying footage
which will leave your audience bored
by repetitiveness. Use the zoom
sparingly or it will lose its effective¬
ness altogether. The secret of a good
zoom is to hold the camera steady
for a few seconds both before and
after a zoom shot.
Panning:
Moving the camera to follow a
moving subject or sweep across a
panoramic scene is called panning.
Use this technique sparingly and if
you do pan, use a tripod with a pan
head for the best results. Practice
moving the camera slowly and even¬
ly. Hold the camera steady on the
first part of the scene for a moment,
then pivot and follow through with
the movement until after you have
released the trigger,
Have a Story:
Before beginning a filming session
establish a general story line to
follow. In this way, your movie will
contain scenes that take place in a
natural logical order.
Edit Your Films:
When you're shooting action-packed
sporting events or a baby's first steps,
you don't have time to think about
the best sequence of takes. Concen¬
trate on getting what you want on
film. Later on, snip out unwanted
frames and arrange your best footage
for maximum interest and drama.
For home movies that look profes¬
sional, an inexpensive movie editor is
one of the best investments you can
make.
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