After last month's "epic" post, I thought I'd go for something simpler. Certainly a number of our readers received an HD video camera over the holidays. Now what to do with the darn thing? This article is not for my professional shooters. It's the basic technical advice I give my students on the first day of school. It's what I share with my documentary directors who, for whatever reason, need to take the camera out when I'm not available. The purpose is provide you with enough information to feel empowered but not overwhelmed. I tried to included some tips you may not see elsewhere. Grab your camera, read along and then shoot...
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