Top Ten Camcorder Tips
Simple ways to improve the quality of your films with any camcorder. After you start with the first ten, you can read more; there are 21 tips in total.
- Make a test recording before actual filming
- Record a beat more at head and tail
- Start with an establishing shot
- Use an external mike
- Shoot at subject’s eye level
- Avoid bright backgrounds
- Use a tripod, monopod or steadycam
- Shoot lots of close-ups
- Vary your angles
- Get reaction shots and cut-ways
To learn more read the AVC guide: 21 camcorder tips




