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Shoot with the sun behind you
When the light source is behind the subject, or in
the following situations, the subject will be
recorded too dark and the background too light.
• The subject is indoors and there is a window
behind the subject.
• Bright sources such as fluorescent or
incandescent lamps are included in the scene.
• You are shooting a person wearing white or
shiny clothes in front of a _,hite background. In
this case, the face will be recorded too dark.
Use video lights in the dark
To get the best colors, a sufficient light level must
be maintained. Photography lamps or halogen
lamps are recommended. For best results, use of
Sony video lights are recommended since their
weight and low heat output levels allow safe,
direct connection to the camcorder.
Do not point the light at the camcorder. The high
heat from the light can warp the casing of the
camcorder.
And do not place your face or hair too close to the
light during low-position shooting (page 23).
For detailed instructions on proper use of the
light, read its instruction manual.
Brightness levels
Using the following chart as a reference, take a
few minutes to familiarize yourself with brightness
levels to improve your recording technique.
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