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Recording
Tips
• Try to make sure indoor scenes are
well-lit.
This improves picture quality
and color reproduction.
• Do not move the camcorder
rapidly
from side-to-side
while recording.
A steady, gradual "pan" avoids
blurting
and "jitter".
• Use the viewfinder
to make sure the
camcorder
is level while recording
so
that your scene isn't "tilted".
• Do not bump or tap the camcorder's
microphone
while recording
because
this sound is recorded.
• Include close-ups
of individuals
when taping family outings or
group functions.
• Fading in and out of scenes makes
your videos appear more professional.
Learn to use the special production
effects available with your camcorder
to add variety to your recordings.
Be aware of video and audio back-
grounds.
Background
details barely
noticed while you are taping may
show up as visual "clutter"
on your
recording.
Background
noises
(especially
TV sets, radios, household
appliances,
traffic sounds, etc.) might
detract from the sound you want
to record.
Avoid long "still" shots of landmarks
and scenic attractions. Recordings
are
more interesting
if they include people
and details.
"Local color" gives travel
videos lasting appeal.
Consider
recording
a familiar or landmark
scene
from an unfamiliar
vantage point.
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