Making a movie

As anyone who has used a camcorder will tell you, there is a big difference between just recording an event and being able to turn it into an engaging story that people will enjoy watching with you.

 

And just like with photography there are a few tips that will make a big difference to the impact you can make.

Here are four key areas to think about:

• Framing – Making what you see on the screen as interesting and engaging as possible
• Image Stabilisation – Keep your camcorder steady and avoid the shakes in your movies
• Lighting – Making the most of all lighting conditions
• Sound – Film that is pleasing on the ears as well as the eye

Of course the latest Canon camcorders have a host of features beyond the areas explored in this article – to find out more about our latest models, including Canon’s new range of HD camcorders click here .