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The Shut Up and Shoot Documentary Guide
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The Shut Up and Shoot Documentary Guide

by Anthony Q. Artis, Anthony Q. Artis
July 2013
Beginner
296 pages
8h 54m
English
Focal Press
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img Manual Vs. Auto Functions

Use Manual Controls

A primary difference between pro and amateur shooters is that the pros know how to manually control their camera image and many amateurs simply let the camera decide how the shot should look and sound by relying heavily on the camera’s auto controls. The hectic and unpredictable nature of documentary shooting makes it tempting to just shoot everything in full auto mode.

The problem is that many of the auto functions on DV cameras are unreliable. Think of it as driving around the city with your car’s cruise control turned on... it’s great until you zip past a police car above the speed limit. ...

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ISBN: 9780240809359