Hello everyone!
I'm sure you're thinking about doing the same thing as this couple
and taking your new vacation handicap, right?
And then, we all like to see what we've recorded at home.
But wait a minute, let's see what they're recording first.
And what do you think?
Don't you think the image is too much?
I'd say you won't like to see it like this later.
The first rule of the video is to have fun recording, but that's not all.
You have to think about having a good time after recording.
What I mean is that we have to record things that we like to record again.
There are two important things.
On the one hand, don't record too long sequences.
It's about not boring anyone with shots that never end.
On the other hand, try to stabilize the shots you record.
The viewer will feel uncomfortable if the camera moves or is twisted.
Well, now I'm going to go with the idea of recording the same thing.
After all, they're on vacation with their camera.
Excuse me, sir, I've been looking at you for a while.
By the way, your girlfriend is so pretty.
I understand that she loses her mind just by looking at her,
but she's just taking first shots by saying hello to the camera.
And well, it's not exactly the kind of shot that you can see later.
Besides, it's not very clear where they are at the moment.
What?
Well, I'll introduce myself quickly.
I'm the one who's going to teach you how to tell a good story and make a really fun video.
Just look at a couple of things when you're recording,
you'll see what results are so different.
There are many different forms of recording.
And we'll all have a good time with it.
What do you think if we start?
Let's do a test. Let's see what you've recorded.
Wow, I thought you'd told me that you were going to record a video.
Well, I thought I'd done better.
It didn't turn out so well.
Well, it must be because you've moved a little.
Are you sure?
Almost everyone records holding the camera with their hands.
That's why it's so important to stabilize it.
To do it right, try not to lean while you record.
And be careful with your hands.
First, put your legs apart to the width of your shoulders and relax.
Yes, that's right.
Now, adjust the tape.
Put your elbows in.
And stabilize the camera with both hands.
There, that's better.
I think so, much better.
Think that by recording with Zoom, you can amplify even the slightest movement of your hand.
So, lean well or put the camera on something fixed to stabilize the image.
Ah, and if you want it to come out better, control the image level well.
The level?
Yes, if the camera is twisted, the image will come out twisted and everything will look weird.
You have to make it straight.
It's simple but very important.
Always try to stabilize the image.
If you do it like this, everything will look much better.
Wow, for such a small change, what a difference.
Oh, yes, let's see something else.
In this shot, the sea stars are captured very well and the yacht is very well integrated into the distance.
On the other hand, if you record more sky, the focus point focuses more on the sky and the clouds.
It even looks like it's been a long time.
As you can see, focusing on different points, the composition of the image changes completely.
The shot looks different.
It has a different atmosphere.
Yes, I see.
On the other hand, don't lose sight of the frame when you film people.
For example, this shot has not been twisted and it doesn't wobble either.
However, it's a bit tight.
Yes.
Look now.
If you leave a little space in front of it, everything will be much more balanced.
That's right.
Another thing, the angle.
The angle completely changes the way you film a person.
Let's say you can film it from above or below.
Let's see the difference.
A father has recorded his little daughter making bubbles.
And now, in the same shot, shot at the same height as the girl's eyes.
What do you think?
In this one, you can see her face better and the girl looks better.
In this camera, it's very easy to change the angle of the screen.
You can even film from the lowest angles.
There are many more angles you can try.
For example, look at this shot.
A toy car recorded on the ground looks aggressive.
The most familiar scene can be filled with drama if you film from a different angle.
Or the flowers, if you film from below, gain depth and integrate into the landscape.
The children and pets look especially good, because you can better capture the expression of their faces.
Let's continue.
For a video to be fun and a donkey afterwards, you have to tell a story.
That's why you have to explain things like who, what, when and where.
Where did you film that?
I think it was yesterday in the botanical garden.
Wait, isn't it the one with those beautiful views?
See? If you don't explain well the who, what, when and where in your story,
whoever sees it for the first time will not understand anything.
Or, worse, they will get bored.
Wow, how beautiful!
If you are in a place with beautiful views like this one...
Ta-da!
What do you think?
It's the general shot or long shot, and it's used to film the whole scene.
If you use it for a landscape or in a situation like this, you will have already shown where.
But... what if I want it to come out?
Of course, wait and see.
Oh, I see!
And by ordering the cuts, you can still say more.
You will say where you were, who was with you, and even what was the expression on your face.
After all, a movie is a sum of cuts.
Together they form the whole.
If each one explains a story and we vary the images, it will never be boring.
Basically, the long shot is used to present a scene,
and it's the best way to explain where the sequence takes place.
The long shot is not used to film landscapes or buildings,
film signs, posters or the labels of the places you visit.
It's another original way of saying where.
Yes, I see!
When you have a panoramic view like this one,
do the following to capture it.
Move the camera horizontally in a slow but safe movement.
This technique is called panning.
And in the end, we will make her close the shot.
Make sure it looks good.
With panning, you will have shown where and who with the same camera movement.
Here's a trick to make panoramas.
Look at the end of the panoramic view and turn your body.
Good, good.
Stabilise the camera.
And start recording.
Turn back.
Do everything very slowly and capture the beginning and the end very well.
Ta-da!
The tripod.
It's basic to film with stability.
With it, you can make panoramas much safer.
You'll see how useful it is.
Now we're going to record thinking about who.
Exactly.
These are the first shots that our friend has been taking.
Let's talk about the zoom.
That button so tempting that it's in most of the videos.
The zoom controls the field of view.
T means telephoto.
And it's used to bring objects that are far away.
W is wide angle.
And it allows you to record wider areas.
Yes, I knew it.
And did you know that the T function amplifies the movement of the hand?
What?
Look at this.
Here we have a father filming his daughter in the park.
Typical, right?
And as always, the girl doesn't stop moving.
Well, this is what the father has recorded.
In this case, he has recorded her from afar using telephoto.
And if we remember, telephoto makes the image move more.
And now?
Now she's almost not shaking.
Of course, because now she's recording with wide angle.
It's very tempting to use telephoto to make first shots.
But if you get closer, you'll record the expression of the face better.
Not even when walking it produces so much movement.
I see.
If you're recording on the beach, think that your camera can be equipped to get you in the water with it.
This equipment is called a sports carcass.
It serves to protect your water camera or the sand when you record with the sea.
With it, you can get as close to what you're recording as you can touch it.
And now, the girl is recording the face.
You can even record underwater scenes.
There are so many ways to use it.
This is the scene from the tennis match.
As the camera has to follow the ball, we run the risk of dizzying the spectator.
The fence behind prevents it from going back to record better.
In situations like this, the wide-angle lens is used.
The wide-angle lens covers wider spaces, even when you can't go back.
As the field of view gets wider, it's easier to capture children or objects away.
And if you use a telephoto lens, you can get closer.
And now, the time has come.
Let's see how it's expressed in the seasons.
There are elements that give you a sense of the season.
The seasons are the most beautiful in the world.
And they give the film a more personal touch.
For example, when the sun sets, you can get great shots that give you an idea of the day.
And to express a season, you can also record its flowers.
I understand. I shouldn't only record people, but also the people who are in the season.
If the spectator is doing these things, the video will be really interesting.
I think you're starting to understand.
By interspersing cuts like this, the spectator interprets that between shots, a time has passed.
However, without transition cuts, it will seem that you are playing on the beach, that you are going to eat,
that you are eating again, that you are going to eat again, that you are going to eat again.
That you are going to eat again.
Everything will be very confusing for the spectator and he will simply not understand anything.
For example, if you are in a place like this...
I will record the sign.
Exactly. Let's go there.
If she is next to the sign, you can tell who is taking it.
And if she also says something like...
Are they giving classes for the dance? I'm going to try.
I don't know if I will be able to do it, but I'm sure it's fun.
If she says something like this, you're lucky, because everyone will want to know what comes next.
Speaking to the camera is a good way to anticipate, and since we're talking about time...
In this example, it's important to record the marker from time to time.
The spectator will be able to know how the game is going, and following them will be much more exciting.
Very good. Let's now watch the story and film some Sola Dance.
Wow! No!
What's wrong?
I ran out of battery. And I don't have the spare one.
No!
Here's one. If you plan to record for hours, you should always carry spare batteries.
And maybe some extra equipment.
If you have a battery at home, try to always have it ready to go out with it.
On the other hand, the camera charger takes a while to charge.
So if you're in a hurry, it's better to have a charger that's fast.
You're ready to keep recording.
Come on!
For example, if you've recorded it saying it's going to dance and you haven't, the spectator will feel disappointed.
As you can see, it's important to record what you do, what you see, where you go, what you eat, etc.
Now we'll see a technique with which to show the game.
Now we'll see a technique with which to show who and where, along with when and what in the same shot.
Remember what we said before about the long shot and the first shot?
There's a technique with which you can allow yourself to record both things at the same time.
Zoom.
First, take a general shot of the scene.
Then press the T button on the camera.
Look, the field of view is reduced and it appears larger on the screen.
This is called zooming in.
On the other hand, an example of zoom out.
In this first shot, we see that your girlfriend is enjoying something.
Press the W button and... ta-da!
The shot opens and we see that they're giving her a massage.
You can tell stories with just one shot.
In this scene, closing zoom on a specific part, we can bring someone to the foreground.
Always remember that you have to film the beginning and the end of each zoom very well.
Let's review. How will we make a really fun, original and interesting video?
We have to identify who, what, when and where after filming it.
Exactly! Always think about how it will look afterwards.
Only then will you be able to entertain and have real fun.
Let's watch this image now.
Why is she so happy?
Oh, yes! We got lost going to the restaurant.
Okay, so you had to film her when you were lost.
Look, if we zoom in on her while looking at a map, asking the direction, walking and then several more of those who indicate the passage of time,
everything will be related to the previous situation.
And everyone will know why I'm so happy.
Exactly! Your emotions will go through the screen.
I really liked the part with short and long shots.
The effect of both makes everything very varied.
With a video like this, I don't think the viewer gets bored.
If a long shot is not attractive, it is boring.
A shot should have about half or five seconds.
In addition, always use the same angle and the same frames, it can be monotonous.
You have to give each shot its own meaning.
Well, it seems you have everything.
See you at your house.
At my house?
Of course! Don't you remember what we said at the beginning?
We haven't finished yet.
I'm done!
Very good. Attention everyone.
We already said that recording is just a part of the fun.
We have to see it first.
Let's see it.
Yes, I recommend doing it on a big TV screen.
And if your camera is a DVD Handicam, you can see it on the DVD player.
And there are many other ways to enjoy what is recorded.
This is a digital photo printer.
Some video cameras also make nice fixed photos that can be printed later.
The Sony printers are fast and of great quality.
You just have to put the memory stick duo card in the printer to easily have high quality photos.
If you have a DVD player, you can save your video on the hard drive and pass it to the DVD later.
And if your camera is a DVD Handicam or Hard Disk Drive, you can record DVDs with a PC.
You can make DVD copies and give the video to your family and friends.
You must be thinking, I will marry her.
And yet, nobody believes it.
After recording your video, don't stop watching it, enjoy it and share it with your family and friends.
The Picture Motion Browser is an image management program.
It is a simple and useful program that allows you to organize your recordings on time, delete unnecessary shots and copy DVDs.
And well, have you had a good time with your camera?
The more you use it, the more you will like it.
There is no single way to do it.
You have to try it and do what works best for you.
It doesn't matter what you record, it can be decisive moments or everyday things.
Everything deserves to be remembered, especially for a few years and years.
It doesn't matter what you record, especially for a few years and years.
These are some of the accessories you will feel like a professional with.
First of all, we have a special transport bag to carry the camera safely and protect it while you are with it.
And most importantly, you will always have it at hand and ready to record without losing a single moment.
With the infrared light you can record night scenes without dazzling people.
E-Flash is especially useful for recording night scenes. It even allows you to record people in low light situations.
The sound of the microphone
Sometimes you can't hear what someone who is far away is saying.
Try with the Zoom microphone.
Pick up any sound that comes from the place you are pointing at.
With an in-line microphone you can record sounds up to 30 meters away.
You will get excellent audio even if the person is far away or there is a lot of ambient noise.
There is a wide range of practical and very interesting accessories for your video camera.
Try some of them today or as soon as you go out with it.