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May 08 2008
Getting Started in Video: Pushing the Red Button
You’ve got a video camera…what next?
The basic idea is to put something in front of the camera and push the red button, but there’s a lot more. This video is just a few tips and tricks to get you on your way. The main thing is to just start making videos and then each one will get better and better.
If you’re going to go handheld, you can improve your stability by holding your elbows in. A tripod will keep the camera steady. If possible have the camera at eyeline or above because people just look more beautiful from above. You don’t need to see up my nose.
Jump cuts are when you see lots of cuts without a change in camera position. I use these a lot. It also helps to plan some things out. I make a bullet list of things that I want to make sure I say. When working with other people, I find it’s easier to ask them to talk about a list of topics rather than memorize things.
Don’t be afraid to shoot it again and again and again. A few people called in today and I’m going to respond to their questions in future videos. If you’ve got tips for shooting video, leave a note in the comments or leave me a voicemail at 917-720-4197 and I might post your message in a future post! MP4 Link
