Modern video equipment makes it possible not only to shoot videos with stunning clarity and image saturation, but even to apply special effects and carry out frame-by-frame digital computer processing.
Dissolves and panning
In order to properly conduct video filming, you need at least minimal knowledge of cinematography. The possibilities of modern video equipment are almost endless. This often tempts newbies and leads to gross mistakes when creating videos. For example, one of the biggest mistakes that almost all beginner video amateurs make is the uncontrolled use of the Zoom effect. An inexperienced beginner's clip can be easily distinguished by countless rushes and incessant panning in each section. Watching such a video is not only difficult, but also physically exhausting. Before clicking on the Zoom button, ask yourself the question for what purpose this is being done. The elementary rules of cinematography say that if you can do without influxes and panoramas, then it is better to do so. Take a closer look at the successful films of famous directors. They rarely use these techniques. If you still want to enlarge the image, then instead of dissolving, just move closer. And if the panorama cannot be avoided, then move the camera very slowly and smoothly, without jerking.
Camera shake
Another common newbie mistake is camera shake. Sometimes, especially in commercials or music videos, jitter is used as a technique to highlight an object or fragment. But overall, the shaky shot makes a depressing impression. Therefore, if you are determined to learn how to make video well, then buy yourself a good tripod with a movable platform, and then you can forget about camera shake forever.
Cropping
On video frames made by beginners, fragments with characters with "cut off" limbs and heads that do not fit into the frame always attract attention. In order to avoid such embarrassment, it should be borne in mind that almost all television receivers are designed for an aspect ratio that can "crop" video at the edges by about 10% of the frame size. It's pretty easy to gauge how much this affects the picture - just do a few test plots and check what you end up with. Positioning your subjects correctly in the frame is an important skill that borders on art. The works of great filmmakers and cameramen can be distinguished precisely by their professional framing technique.
Lighting
Good lighting makes the picture rich, bright and contrasting. This is an extremely important parameter that must be taken into account when creating a video. It has been proven in practice that indoors, the best illumination of subjects is achieved by combining at least three light sources. Such sources are base or main - located close to the camera, fill - opposed to the camera and aimed at the subject of shooting and the rear, which is located behind the subject of the subject and illuminate the subject so that it does not merge with the background. Care must be taken to ensure that no backlight beams enter the frame. If you are shooting outdoors, it is best to shoot the subject in the shade, illuminating it with a reflector.
