How To Shoot Super Videos
DVD #2 - VIEW DEMO -

Camera Techniques (80 mins.)

Smooth Moves

• panning – yes, a pan is OK when you do it correctly
• panning tips – how to pan properly
• tilting – when and why a tilt is both acceptable and useful
• tilting tips – proper ways to cover vertical shots
• why Hollywood uses dollying techniques and how you can too
• dollying tools – optional accessories for a professional look
• booming techniques – add "production value" with minimal effort
• introduction to zooming – why it's overused and abused
• real, legitimate reasons for zooming
• zoom in to focus – the best kept secret about your zoom lens
• why you must recompose during the zoom to avoid a common amateur blunder
• how to watch for and prevent shaky zooms
• zooming tips – turn that silly "joystick" into a creative tool

Bonus Section – Transferring Memories to Video

• telecine introduction – equipment you'll need
• transfer old home movies to video – a worthwhile project, indeed
• transfer slides to video – archive everything before it all fades away
• transfer photos to video – and bring them to life

Bonus Section – How to Clean Video Heads

• do-it-yourself tips for servicing your camcorder and VCR