Whether you’re using a sophisticated camcorder or a FlipCam or iPhone, the basic techniques are the same: Check your lighting, make sure the background is not too busy, be careful for ambient noise that can drown out your subject if you are shooting an interview and — above all — hold your camera steady for at least 10 seconds for each shot. The tips below will help you plan your project and make you a better shooter:
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