Recording
Recording Tips
•To improve picture quality and color reproduction, try to make sure indoor scenes are
•Don’t move the camcorder rapidly from
•Use the viewfinder or LCD monitor 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 as this sound will be recorded.
•Include
•Fading in and out of scenes makes your videos appear more professional.
•Learn to use the special effects to add variety to your recordings.
•Be aware of video and audio backgrounds. Background details barely noticed while recording 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. To add interest, consider recording a familiar or landmark scene from an unfamiliar vantage point.
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