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Don't be Square about Framing, Daddy-o

Watch the video that your Uncle Joe shot at the last family reunion. Now think about a professionally made video of the same event. You know that you'd never confuse the two, but why? What is it that instantly distinguishes a video as pro? It's because a pro video doesn't just record events; it builds a visual composition that creates a story - even in a situation where a story might not be readily apparent. Expert videographers know: it's not just about what you shoot, but how you shoot it.

Don't Be Afraid of Framing How many times have you used a well-framed image in one of your projects, or just held an interesting angle for longer than usual in an edit, and you could actually feel the motion and excitement? How can a still image move someone to look further into the frame, when it has no zoom or edit in for detail? Well, the answer is all about the framing. Learn more in "Don't be Square about Framing."

How Low Can You Go? Are you looking for a fresh new angle to spice up your videos? Perhaps the perspective you seek is right at your feet, or at least in that general neighborhood. We're talking about getting down with your camcorder and shooting up. You'll be pleasantly surprised at how this can really give your scenes a refreshing look and a totally new point-of-view slant. Here are some ways to alter the emotional impact of your videos. Learn more in "The Low Down on Low Camera Angles!"

Delivering Information Via Angles Half a video director's job is picking the right camera angles. But what, exactly, is a "right" angle? Briefly, the right angle at any point in a program delivers an image containing the information that's important at that moment with the appropriate emphasis and style. Selecting, mixing and matching angles requires taste, instinct and personal creativity - in short, it's an art. Learn more in "What's Your Angle?"

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