Before choosing a video camera it is essential to identify the kind of shooting you would be doing so that you may choose the right camera. Here are some tips to set you on your way to creating professional-quality videos. To start with the handheld camcorder is a good choice. It is best to capture all from family movies to your first YouTube videos.

After a while, you can start a professional video camera, and try your hand at shooting stunning 4K video. You may also use drones to capture aerial shots.

Tips for creating compelling home videos

Go light on the zoom.

Using too much of zoom can result in the amateurish video. Zoom should be used in a slow and steady manner. It is better to avoid the use of digital zoom. Optical zoom gives a better higher video quality and it can be noticed in review recordings.

Frame your shots well.

Remember to fill the entire frame and don’t be shy to place your subject off-centre. It is better to film your subjects in action rather than in poses.

Use wide shots sparingly.

A wide sweeping shot of the setting is suitable only to give an idea of the location, but it is the little details which tell the story and can do more to convey the atmosphere.

Shoot from different points.

Recording from different angles create variety and enhances the dramatic effect. It will also give you the chance to experiment from different shooting angles.

Avoid backlighting

Backlit shots create a bright light halo and give a dark figure without details of features. The facial expressions are not captured. But you can minimize this by moving to one side or another. You can also use the camcorders effects to reduce the effects of backlighting.

Record only the important moments

You will b wise to record only the moments that matter. Unnecessary details are boring and take up space.

Record in widescreen

With digital camcorders, you can record footage to match a widescreen TV, without distorting the picture.

Don’t overuse special effects.

There may be many fun recording options but steer clear of such features when you’re filming important scenes. You can add effects later. So you can have the original footage.

General tips to improve picture quality

Try out a tripod.

To avoid shaky handheld shots use a tripod which is really affordable. Tripods will vastly improve the quality of the shots.

Keep plenty of memory cards or discs on hand.

You do not want to run out on media, do you? So pick up extra discs, tapes or memory cards, especially when you are travelling, do not think of buying cards at You should check out all options available for batteries. It is important to store  Backup battery power.

Back up your video.

Tapes and discs are good storage but they may get damaged. So you should back up your video — in additional discs or to an external hard drive. It is a good idea to use your computer’s hard drive to store everything long-term.