Video Training Series...

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1.     Name three techniques you can use when trying to shoot steady shots without a tripod.

a. Bend your knees

b. Pull your elbows in

c. Try to avoid "hose-piping"

2.     How can you minimize camera shake when walking and taping?

Focus on one area best with a wide shot and if you feel the need to change the shot quickly move the camera and then stay focused on that area. 

3.     What camera movements mimic the way the eye moves? 

Focusing and un-focusing mimic what the eye does when looking at an object close or far away. When an object is close, that image will be in focus and the background will be blurred. However, if you focus on the background the foreground image will become blurred and the background become in focus, resembling how the eye moves. 

4.     Why is it important to consider how long you remain on a shot and how quickly you move the camera?

You should at least shoot for 10 seconds to create good raw footage. Also it is said that "stable still shots are the best shots". If you move the camera too much it can create a nauseating feeling similar to that of hose-piping which is not as effective as keeping the camera still.