Whether you are creating a short film about a loved one or about to produce a short film requirement for your filmmaking class, digital movie making is now a mainstay and not just a trend.
An amateur filmmaking trainee or a professional filmmaker must be wise enough to know what needs to be checked when doing film creation. Here are some basic tips that are applicable to both types of filmmakers:
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 so because of the user-friendly equipment used. However, you must know how to choose one that’s suitable to your needs and uses.
You must be aware that the digital video camcorders come in different formats. The MiniDV ones film on small tapes while the 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 their own advantages. Video cameras make it easy for you to share your work with others. This can be great for those who are studying filmmaking and needs to share their films to a group. The DVD camcorders’ advantage is its large storage which is suitable for those who actually come up with their own films.
You must also have the video editing software but you need not worry as they come built-in with today’s 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 see to it that the lighting is more uniform.
For stability, especially for the small cams, always use a tripod when filming or use a digital stabilizer if you have one. Remember that a slight jolt can ruin the scene or the picture.
Any camcorder has basic audio devices to go with it. For you to have better sound quality, you can set a boom microphone on the audio input port and put it closer to your subjects when you are filming.
When you edit, it’s best to stay away from too elaborate effects; stay simple in order for you not to appear an amateur in digital movie making.
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