Tips on Digital Movie Making for Starters and Pros
Whether it is for a short film of your loved ones or a short film you are creating for your filmmaking course, digital movie making is here to stay and it’s not merely a trend.
A neophyte trainee in filmmaking or a professional film producer must know what needs to be checked when you are filming. The following are basic tips that both types of filmmakers can use:
The Equipment
Digital film technology has been advancing to the point where even those who have zero knowledge of it or of filmmaking per se can come up with professional-looking videos and short movies about their families and loved ones. This is because of the easy to operate equipment used. However, you should know how to choose the one that fits your needs and different uses.
You should be aware by now that digital video camcorders have varied formats. The MiniDVs would film on small tapes while those video cameras record on HDD or High Disk Drive. DVD camcorders on the other hand record videos straight on discs that you can view on your DVD player.
If you’re using it for family movies and short films of gatherings, the miniDV is more appropriate as it is handy and quite easy to operate. The other types of cameras also have with them their own advantages. Video cameras are popular for work sharing. This is agood choice for thhose who are studying filmmaking and have to share their work to a group. The advantage of the DVD camcorders is its large storage which is suited for those who produce full-length films or professional ones.
You should have a video editing software as well but you need not worry about it is found built-in in most desktop PCs and laptops.
The Angles and Shoots
For you to shoot same as any professional, there are four aspects to consider: lighting and exposure, audio, stability, and editing. Digital video camcorders won’t function well in an environment with a wide lighting range. Always take into consideration that lighting should be uniform.
For stability, particularly for the small cams, always use a tripod when filming or a digital stabilizer when you have one. Keep in mind that the slightest movement on the cam can damage the whole scene.
Any camcorder has basic audio devices to go with it. In order for you to have better sound quality, you can place a boom microphone on the audio input port and place it nearer to the subjects when filming.
When editing, it’s always best to keep away from too elaborate effects; be simple and your film won’t be appearing too amateurish.