Chapter 2
Getting Equipped to Shoot Video
In This Chapter
• Choosing the right camera
• Tripods and other support options
• Digital video capture devices
• Media recording/storage options
Even if you have the wrong equipment, you might still be able to make lemonade from lemons, but you’d be better off to do some research in advance and buy the right tools. Time spent up front will make the rest of your work easier and eliminate a lot of frustration caused by trying to cobble together solutions. In short, any preparation now will save you money and much more time later.
The Important Decisions
When getting into digital video, you have three very important decisions to make. First, decide which camera you will use to shoot your raw video. This ...
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