Camcorder Recording Tips

This page offers a few basic digital camcorder recording tips to the novice video enthusiast. Owning a digital camcorder is one step in the direction of becoming a great filmmaker but most people don't start out that way. Even professional digital camcorder users had to begin somewhere.

- Try to hold your digital camcorder as steady as possible. Too much handheld motion can make your audience dizzy.

- Consider using a tripod for a sharper and steadier picture.

- Take shots with people in them. Long takes of trees get boring fast.

- Leaving your LCD monitor on for long periods of time will drain your camcorder batteries quickly.

- Try to recharge your batteries as often as possible but don't overcharge them.

- Use a carrying case to protect your digital camcorder.

- Make sure your camcorder memory card has enough space for all your images.

- Don't abuse your zoom.

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