How to shoot good digital video with your camcorder

Let me tell you from experience how important it is to know how to shoot good digital video with your camcorder before going on that vacation or filming that big event.?When I was getting married my sister offered to film the happy day for me with her new camcorder, I agreed as it would save money on the wedding as a videographer could get quite expensive.?

Let me tell you how wrong I was, the digital video was dark, shaky and blurred anytime she went into zoom or moved around the room.?The sound was off and muffled and it was more of a headache to watch rather than a joy.?In a nutshell, I wish I spent money on a good digital video shooting.

I don't want people to make the same mistake that I did so to spread the word on my learning experience I would like to pass on some great tips on how to shoot good digital video with your Minidv camcorder.?

Tip #1 - Do not record while walking or moving about as the digital camcorder cannot stay focused on a moving object.?Choose a place to stand and begin by recording a starting point for a few seconds before moving onto the next object.?Slowly and carefully pan the camcorder to the next point of focus and hold there for a few more seconds before you stop shooting.

Tip #2 - Avoid excessive zooming of objects, not only does it kill the camcorder battery faster, it can give the viewers a crazy headache.?If there were a moment you'd like to catch up close, stand still and take your time while zooming and shooting video, also try to avoid any quick motions, as the image will blur.

Tip #3 - Make sure that the lighting around you is bright enough and do not point the camcorder lens directly facing sunlight, not only can this damage the video camera lens, it will also blacken the images making for an unpleasant movie.?If you plan to be indoors, I suggest you invest in a camcorder light attachment that can easily be placed onto the video camera and turned on if needed.

Tip #4 - Last but not least, my favorite camcorder accessory by far has to be a Tripod.?You can buy a cheap little mini table tripod for simple videos or you can invest in a larger stand up tripod for longer shooting of video.?By using a tripod when recording, you can be assured that your images will not be shaky nor will the movie look amateur.

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Capturing Priceless Memories On Video With The New CVS One Time Use Digital Camcorder

Capturing Priceless Memories On Video With The New CVS One Time Use Digital Camcorder

When you're on your honeymoon in a tropical paradise or sharing a family vacation at Disney, there are moments so memorable you wish you could capture them on video to share with family and friends. Now you can with the new CVS One Time Use Digital Camcorder.

Being a Shutterbug, I sometimes make our family crazy. With my trusty camera I capture photos of our children, now older, just being themselves. I think these are the best pictures, which capture unexpected smiles and laughter. Then there are those rare moments when something amazing happens and I wish I could capture it on video. Now I can with the new CVS One Time Use Digital Camcorder.

Technology Is Amazing

Finally, someone has come up with an affordable way to capture precious moments on video without the expense of investing in a video camera. Of course, having a video camera is great for many occasions like wedding, birthdays, and graduations. What about those spontaneous moments when you're miles away from home without a video camera? A short trip down to CVS/pharmacy and your problem is solved with the CVS One Time Use Digital Camcorder.

The Perfect Travel Companion

The CVS One Time Use Digital Camcorder is the perfect travel companion. With an affordable price if under $30, it is great for capturing priceless travel moments during a day-trip adventure, romantic weekend getaway, or family vacation. The camcorder is easy to pack on a trip or to toss in your backpack for quick use (it's a little thicker than an i-Pod, but about the same size). This little camcorder is easy to use, light-weight and durable.

Amazing Quality At An Affordable Price

When I first used the CVS One Time Use Digital Camcorder I was amazed by the quality of video quality. It captures 20 min. of TV quality film, and can be processed onto a DVD for only $13. With the DVD you to share movie clips through emails with friends and family across the country. We viewed our video in the DVD players and sent a copy to my Aunt to view on her computer in the DVD drive, and sent video and video greeting cards by Email to our friends and family.

The Perfect Gift

With a big family finding the perfect gift for birthdays, graduations, wedding, and holidays can be a challenge. After browsing for an hour through the mall we decided to give something special to our nephew for graduation. We knew the family would be on hand to capture the formal occasion, and we wanted him to create his own memories, so we sent him a CVS One Time Use Digital Camcorder. He was thrilled! The CVS One Time Use Video Camcorder is a simple-to-use, pocket-sized camcorder that weighs under 5 ounces and costs less than $30. It holds 20 saved minutes of digital quality video and sound. The 1.4 inch color playback screen makes it is easy to playback and delete videos. Once you're finished recording your video you simply drop it off at any CVS/pharmacy 1-hour photo lab and they'll process your DVD, which you can view and use to share pix with family and friends.

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