So, you’ve decided to take the photography plunge and record your trip via video. With lots of tiny foolproof video cameras out there (the flip video, for example, or the video feature on your digital camera), taking video is not as cumbersome as it once was.Here are some tips for shooting better videos as shared by Budget Travel magazine July/August 2010:
1. Tell a story – Every video should have a narrative (beginning, middle, and end). Record you getting ready and at the airport, fun action times on the trip, and you asleep on the plan home!
2. Video at the right time of day – The best light is early morning and late evening. Of course, that doesn’t mean ignore the rest of day!
3. Interview other people – Even though there are times when you will narrate, also get some fellow travelers to talk you through a site…or better yet , persuade them to video you narrating a fun time!
4. Use the zoom – Zoom in from a wide-angle to a close-up, or zoom out from a detail to the full scene. You don’t have to stay at the same perspective all the time.
5. Be your own tripod – Shaking in video is annoying. Reduce the movement by keeping your knees loose and your feet wide. Filming with one hand? Brace your other arm across your chest for stability.
6. Be patient – Take the time to line up a good shot.
7. Back home…and editing – When putting together a video that is interesting, be prepared to cut. Think about when you look at others videos…and wish they had edited hours of static mountain shots!
8. Set the mood – consider adding a music soundtrack to your video. Some video editing software allows you to add voice-overs after you get home.
9. Make it a real docu-video – Some editing software allows you to insert graphics (say a map) and credits at the end. Here are some samples of free video editing software to download. And more free video editing software...this site is overload! But you might find something you like.
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