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#8 Shooting Tips
Use of a Wide Angle Lens
Converter
If you have a common consumer
Camcorder you will probably discover
that the widest focal length setting on its
lens is not very wide. You might find that
this wide setting is not adequate enough
to give you the look produced by
professional Hollywood dollies, cranes,
and stabilizers. To achieve this kind of
look you might have to place a
wide
angle lens converter
(not included) on
the front of your existing camcorder lens.
We highly recommend that you use one
on your camcorder when shooting.
Walking the Line
This is a training exercise that is designed
to help you operate your HD-2000 more
accurately. Using masking tape, camera
or gaffer’s tape, create a cross mark on a
flat and even wall (see Photo #55). This
cross mark will be used for framing
purposes. Now, on the floor leading up to
the cross mark, tape a straight line, about
10 to 20 feet long. The idea behind this
exercise is to walk the line that you have
taped on the floor, while keeping the
cross mark centered in the LCD Monitor
( see Photo # 54). Practicing this exercise
will teach you how to frame a shoot with
precision.
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