Table of Contents
Advertisement
BASIC CAMERA WORK
Getting Stable pictures—
starts with a correct stance
For hand-held shots, shooting position is the key.
Using these two basic positions as a reference, practice shooting positions until you find the
stance which provides the easiest shooting and best results.
Basic shooting positions
• When kneeling, placing one knee on the
ground provides the best stability.
• Place the right eye firmly against the
viewfinder eye cup.
• For hand-held shots, put the Betamovie on
your shoulder and assume a comfortable,
stable position. Make sure the unit does
not move.
• Relax your shoulders.
• Put your right elbow firmly against your
side to help stabilize the Betamovie.
• If you are going to move the unit while
recording, keep both eyes open as much as
possible.
• Stand firmly with your feet comfortably
apart.
Leaning against something firm such as a
wall or tree will also provide extra stability.
Use a tripod or monopod if .possible
If you have a tripod for your still camera, it can
also be used with Betamovie. Choose a sturdy
one.
If a tripod is not available, try placing the
camera on a tabletop, wall, or any other flat
surf&ce of suitable height.
Keeping
the
horizontal planeglevel
Even if camera work is smooth and stable,
shots can be tilted or off axis horizontally.
The horizontal plane can be easily determined by
using the viewfinder frame as a reference.
27
Advertisement
Table of Contents
