Whether it is for a short film of your loved ones or a short film you are creating for your filmmaking course, digital movie making is here to stay and it’s not merely a trend.

Both the amateur trainee and the professional filmmaker must know the things needed to be checked when filming a movie. The following are some basic tips for both kinds of filmmakers:

The Equipment

Digital film technology has been advancing to the point where even those who have zero knowledge of it or of filmmaking per se can come up with professional-looking videos and short movies about their families and loved ones. The reason for this is the user-friendly equipment used in the process. However, you should know how to choose the one that fits your needs and different uses.

You must be aware that the digital video camcorders come in different formats. The MiniDVs film on small tapes while video cameras film on HDD or High Disk Drive. DVD camcorders meanwhile record videos straight on discs that can be watched on DVD players.

If you will be using it for family gatherings, the MiniDV is the more appropriate one as it can be handy and easy to operate. The other types of cameras also have with them their own advantages. Video cameras are known for easier sharing of your work. This can be great for those who are studying filmmaking and needs to share their films to a group. The advantage of the DVD camcorders is its large storage which is suited for those who produce full-length films or professional ones.

A video editing software is another requirement but it found in most laptops and desktop PCs.

The Angles and Shoots

For you to shoot same as any professional, there are four aspects to consider: lighting and exposure, audio, stability, and editing. Digital video camcorders do not function well in a spot where there is a wide range of lighting. Always consider that the lighting must be uniform.

For the purpose of stability, you can make use of the tripod at all times or the digital stabilizer if you have one Keep in mind that the slightest movement on the cam can damage the whole scene.

A camcorder has basic audio devices as part of main set-up. In order for you to have better sound quality, you can place a boom microphone on the audio input port and place it nearer to the subjects when filming.

When editing, it’s always best to keep away from too elaborate effects; be simple and your film won’t be appearing too amateurish.

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