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#8 ñ SHOOTING TIPS
Use of a Wide Angle Lens
Converter
If you have a common consumer
Camcorder you will probably discover
that the widest focal length setting on
its lens is not very wide. You might find
that this wide setting is not adequate
enough to give you the look produced
by professional Hollywood dollies,
cranes and stabilizers. To achieve this
kind of look you might have to place a
wide angle lens converter (not
included) on the front of your existing
camcorder lens, and so we highly
recommend that you use one on your
Camcorder when shooting.
Walking the Line
This is an training exercise that is
designed to help you operate your 2000
Pro more accurately. Using masking
tape, camera or gaffer’s tape, create a
cross mark on a flat and even wall (see
Photo # 59) This cross mark will be
used for framing purposes. Now, on the
floor leading up to the cross mark, tape
a straight line, about 10 to 20 feet long.
The idea behind this exercise is to walk
the line that you have taped on the floor,
while keeping the cross mark centered
in the LCD Monitor (see photo # 58).
Practicing this exercise will teach you
how to frame a shoot with precision.
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