9/30/2012

Making The Most Of Your Film Editing Equipment

By Nolan Tornes


Technology has made the private individual able to use film editing equipment to any extent they desire. Be it a family wedding, a birth, or any special event, people are filming them with few problems. Others who have web sites that sell merchandise find that the addition of a short film ups the sale of their product.

You do not need to be a professional to enjoy the fun in the realm of filming. In fact, there is not that much difference in editing the small home movie and editing a major motion picture. A word of caution to all prospective producers; make certain your camera battery is fully charged.

A camcorder or a digital video camera is the first thing to purchase. Once big and bulky it has been reduced to a camera that fits in the palm of your hand. Besides size, check into all the goodies that come with the camera. The more options you have, the more you can do with the camera.

Regardless of how good you are with a camera nothing can beat using a tripod to record your event. Unnecessary or sudden movements can ruin what would have been a great shoot. Don't depend on your own ability when it comes to holding the camera still.

Just about any unit that you buy will come with a microphone built in. Despite how good some of them are your best sound quality will be achieved using an external microphone. You can have the best shoot ever and it can be ruined if the sound is not clear. An external mike should be considered an essential piece of equipment.

Set up a supply bag and be sure you have extras of both disks and batteries. Lacking either one can absolutely ruin what would otherwise be a really good film. Other items you will need are lights and the reflectors that can be used with them. These are fantastic for making your subject come alive in any moving picture.

The only other item you need is a computer that is capable of handling configurations requiring high performance. With the proper software installed, your computer can be used to produce and edit a film that anyone would be proud of. If cost is an issue, there are a number of applications that can be downloaded for free. In addition make a list of all essential items and keep it handy. That is one way in which you will never be caught off guard and be missing the film editing equipment that you need.




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