What kind of sound quality can I expect from my camcorder Probably pretty good sound quality, but what you need to ask is where the manufacturer placed the microphone. is it faced forward? is it faced up? Some of these smaller cameras have microphones mounted in some of the strangest places. So, look for where... »
Camcorder Protection
What does a “head-cleaning tape” do and how do I use it One of the things you want to consider buying to keep in your camera case is a head cleaning tape. These are little tapes the same size as the cassette if your shooting... »
Camcorder Accessories
What is a “tripod”, and why would I want one for my camcorder One of the most common accessories you would ever buy whether it’s for a camcorder or a still is a called a tripod. It’s something that holds the camera stable on three... »
High-Definition Camcorders
What is the difference between “Standard Definition” and “High Definition” If you haven’t purchased a camcorder for a while, you’re going to find that there’s another new format of camcorder... »
Camcorder Formats
How do types of camcorders differ There’s a lot of terms out there that you’re going to read about when you’re looking a magazines that talk about camcorders. Some of... »
Camcorder Batteries
Should I get an extra battery for my camcorder One of the things you need to think about when purchasing a camcorder, or even when using a camcorder, is battery... »
Camcorder Features
What does the “backlight” function on my camcorder do You may find that you have a button called BLC on your camcorder. Essentially what that means is backlight control. Backlight... »
Choosing A Camcorder
How do I decide which camcorder to buy When you’re looking for a camcorder, really what you’re looking at are two things. You’re looking at features and you’re looking at... »
Getting Started With Your Camcorder
What is a “camcorder” A camcorder is really two things. It’s a recording unit as well as a camera. The early camcorders were two units. They were a video camera... »
Picking A Genre For Your Independent Film
What is a ‘genre’ Nobody likes to have their movie put into a box, but a genre is just style of movie whether it’s a comedy, a romantic comedy, a... »
Hiring Cast And Crew For Your Independent Film
How do I find a ‘cast’ for an independent film When you want a cast for your independent film, get the script to anybody who is willing to read it.... »
Creating A Budget For Your Independent Film
How do I determine a budget for my independent film Independent films can cost one dollar to fifty million dollars. The reason why it’s an independent film is because that’s... »
Post-Production For Your Independent Film
What is ‘post-production’ Post-production is when a film is being edited. It’s when a film is being scored, the music components are getting put in the film, and audio things... »
Location Scouting For Your Independent Film
What is ‘location scouting’ Location scouting takes place during the pre-production phase of a film and it’s when you go out there and try to find the places where you’re... »
Submitting Your Film To Independent Film Festivals
What is an ‘independent film festival’ There are really two types of independent film festivals, in my opinion. There are the big festivals where films are being sold to studios... »
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