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Instead of zooming while recording, try to choose
your picture angle before you begin. A good way
to tell a story with video is to begin with a long
shot that establishes the situation, and then move
in with medium shots and close-ups to show the
details. Remember to change your viewpoint for
each shot.
Remember that any camera movement or change
in picture angle should have a definite purpose.
Avoid unnecessary or half-hearted movements.
Picture angle
Long shot
Medium shot
Close-up
Use pans to record a landscape or following a
moving subject. Decide the area you want to
cover and stand facing the end of your panning
angle. Without moving your feet, turn from the
waist to the starting position. Start recording, and
after a few seconds begin to turn slowly from the
waist. Hold the final image for a few seconds
before you stop recording.
Tilt the camera up to exaggerate the height of the
subject. Tilt down from the top of a building for
example, as an introduction to subjects at the
bottom.
Camera moves
Tilt
Pan
