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. Here are some basic tips that are applicable to both types of filmmakers:

The Equipment

Digital film technology has reached the stage of advancement wherein even those who have no knowledge at all about it or filmmaking per se can come up with professional-appearing videos and short films about family and friends.. This is because of the easy to operate 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 MiniDVs film on small tapes while video cameras film on HDD or High Disk Drive. DVD camcorders meantime record videos straight on discs that can be viewed through the DVD player.

If you will be using it for family gatherings, the MiniDV is the more appropriate one as it can be handy and easy to operate. The other kinds of cameras also carry with them their own advantages. Video cameras are popular for work sharing. This is the perfect choice for those who are studying a filmmaking course and have to share the work to his groupmates. An advantage of the DVD camcorder is the large storage which is good for those who produce long films or professional ones.

A video editing software is another requirement but it found in most laptops and desktop PCs.

The Angles and Shoots

For you to have shots like a pro’s, you have to consider the four aspects: lighting and exposure, stability, editing and audio. Digital video camcorders do not function well in a spot where there is a wide range of lighting. Always consider that the lighting must be uniform.

For stability, particularly for the small cams, always use a tripod when filming or a digital stabilizer when you have one. Remember that a slight jolt can ruin the scene or the picture.

A camcorder has built-in basic audio devices. 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 best to be away from too many effects; be simple for you not to appear as an amateur.