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VidTips: Making

Gathering footage is fun, but there are some "tricks of the trade" that can be used to help make your footage look its best.

Composition
Here are a few suggestions on how to place the subject within the frame and how to set up the camera.

Lighting
There is more to lighting than just flipping on a switch or opening the curtains. Where should the lights be placed? What lights should be used? What filter do I need? These questions and more are answered in this section.