I just watched a wonderful 2 minute video on pocket-size video journalism in which BBC multimedia trainer Ramaa Sharma provides tips on how best to use a small camera (such as a Flip, Kodak or iPhone).
A few of her key points are:
- Keep the camera still. Try to use a tripod – or natural support – whenever possible
- Hold each shot for at least 10 seconds
- Shoot from different distances – wide to establish, medium gives more detail, and a close up
- Avoid zooms and pans
- Try to get in close and find quiet spot for best sound
- Avoid backlighting where possible
And special for those headed to music festivals this summer (Folk on the Rocks and Vancouver Folk Fest are next weekend!), check out the embed below to see how to shoot a video of a live music performance.
