LET'S MAKE A VIDEO: Part 3...

Greetings...

Have you ever try creating one at home lately...? What...!!? Don't know how to start...? 

Previously, I've mention about the important thing that need to be pointed out before we start recording is to understand the objective and the message that need to be deliver. By understanding it literally, plus some imagination, we would be able to visualize the shot, the plot, the camera angle, the scenery, the subject and the whole storyline of our video. Knowing how to manage the props and simple technical arrangement will give you some advantage in bringing a good outcome. 

Good One-Hand Panning Technique.

Good Two-Hand Panning Technique.

The smoothness of camera motion on a tripod is affected by how you hold the camera and the panning arm. Most importantly, the further from the camera you hold the panning arm; the smoother the movement will be, as any jerkiness will be reduced. It is also often a good idea when using the viewfinder to place some of your weight on the camera by resting your hand on top of it. Your weight will serve to dampen any unwanted motion. In addition, on many cameras you can start and stop the camera and control the zoom with your left hand while panning with your right.

Bad Hand Panning Technique.

Bad Hand-held Technique

Good Hand-held Technique

While tripods are always the best way to get a steady image, they are not the only way. With a little practice it is possible to get quite good results without a tripod, either as a hand-held camera or using alternatives to a tripod. When a level surface of the appropriate height is not available or when you need to pan or tilt the camera it is necessary to hand-hold it. For maximum stability you should follow a few key points. First of all, your legs should be comfortably spread, about a shoulder width apart. You should try and adopt a relaxed posture, not tense, but not floppy either. Use both arms to hold the camera: place your left hand, palm up and fingers facing forward, under the camera to support its weight (if the camera is too small for this, wrap your left hand around your right hand just above the wrist). 

Great Idea... String Tripod Technique in use.

The right hand is placed through the camera strap (if there is one) to add further stability and to operate the controls. Most importantly, keep your elbows tucked in against your ribs. This is a position which initially may feel unnatural but which adds tremendous stability to your shots. In particular, resting your elbows against your ribs means that your upper arm muscles are not supporting the camera, a situation where they will quickly tire. This is important not only for your comfort, but because as muscles become fatigued they start to introduce small movements.

Stable Hand-held position for overhead shooting level and right technique for shooting close to the ground.

There are more tips to come, but until now, start practicing your video shooting's skill today...!

Remember...

ALWAYS BE CREATIVE, DARE EXPERIENCE FAILURE…