Sony How to shoot a great birthday video User Manual

Instructions:

This PDF is designed to fit in your
camera carrying case. Simply
print it out, then trim and fold
along the lines to create your very
own handy reference guide.

Step 1:

Cut out around outline

Step 2:

Fold top half back

Step 3:

Fold left side back

Capture Fun Angles. Use your

tiltable viewing screen to get
unique shots. Shoot through a
balloon, hide and take candid
shots, even lay the camera
on the floor to get footage of
dangling feet at the table.

Use Available Light. If it’s

really dark, try bouncing a light
off a wall so it won’t overpower
the scene. Many camcorders
have a low light sensor that
brings out as much of the
existing light as possible.

Focus On Faces. Plan your

shots according to where the
action is going to take place.
Remember, expressions tell the
story, so focus on faces. Some
camcorders have face and
smile detection features.

Be Prepared. Always have

charged batteries and an extra
memory card or blank media
ready to go.

Capture Still Images During
Video. Many camcorders let

you take digital still images
while you are shooting video.
You no longer have to carry
around two cameras, so be
creative.

How to shoot a great
birthday video.

by Nigel Barker

Professional Photographer

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