Camera and Lighting
Your audience want to be able to see who and what is in your video. Video on the web can look darker than on a TV screen.
If you are new to using a camcorder you might want to put the camera focus and light exposure to automatic.
- Before filming check:
- Your battery is charged
- You have a spare battery and tape (if your camera needs one)
- Whether your focus and exposure are on automatic
- You are not filming your subject in silhouette eg in front of a window or a bright light
- That there is enough light to see the subject
Our Top 5 Tips
Test your camera kit is working
Watch back your test shots
Check your focus
Don't film in front of direct light
Can you see the person talking
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