by Charles Pearson, eHow editor
Where would the dinner-and-a-movie be without video cameras? Whether you’re taping your child’s first birthday or filming the next great blockbuster, video cameras are essential for capturing the moving pictures of our life.
Using these guidelines will help you select exactly the right camcorder for the kind of videos you want to shoot. Read More
Learn how to use a camera tripod or monopod for your camcorder, for a steady shot, in this free how-to video on using a digital camera on your own. Read More
You may want a camcorder for a vacation, a wedding or for the birth of a child, because camcorders allow you to capture moments as they happen. You can compare prices of Read More
To charge video camera batteries, determine whether the batteries need to be drained before they are put on the charger. Consider getting smart batteries or digital Read More
There are a wide variety of cases on the market for camcorders. Here's what you should keep in mind when purchasing a camcorder case. Read More
Learn how to protect your camcorder tapes and footage, which are very important, in this free how-to video on using a digital camera on your own. Read More
Select the right accessories for your camcorder to get the best results. Read More
Alway have a spare battery for your video camera! Learn how to insert battery in a digital video camera in this free home movie lesson from a professional film maker. Read More
Learn in-camera editing techniques from our expert videographer in this free how-to video on using a digital camera on your own. Read More
Play and record images of the highest quality by keeping your camcorder clean. Read More
Learn when to use camera angles and camera moves in this free video covering extreme wide shots. Read More
Learn when to use camera angles and camera moves in this free video covering long shots. Read More
Learn when to use camera angles and camera moves in this free video covering medium range shots. Read More
Learn when to use camera angles and camera moves in this free video covering close ups. Read More
Learn when to use camera angles and camera moves in this free video covering extreme close ups. Read More
Learn when to use camera angles and camera moves in this free video covering eye level shots. Read More
Learn when to use camera angles and camera moves in this free video covering low angle shots. Read More
Learn when to use camera angles and camera moves in this free video covering tilted angle shots. Read More
Learn when to use camera angles and camera moves in this free video covering pan shots. Read More
Learn when to use camera angles and camera moves in this free video covering tilt shots. Read More
Learn how to connect a camcorder to your computer from our expert in this free how-to video on using a digital camera on your own. Read More
Learn how to use a camcorder to take a picture in camera photo mode in this free how-to video on using a digital camera on your own. Read More
Learn how to use backlight compensation on camcorders from an expert videographer in this free how-to video on using a digital camera on your own. Read More
Learn how to use camera remote controls on your camcorder from our expert in this free how-to video on using a digital camera on your own. Read More
Learn how to focus your camcorder when filming from an expert videographer in this free how-to video on using a digital camera on your own. Read More
Watch and learn from our expert how to use widescreen mode on your camcorder in this free how-to video on using a digital camera on your own. Read More
Learn how to use the digital zoom on your camcorder from our expert videographer in this free how-to video on using a digital camera on your own. Read More
Learn from our expert how to use night shot mode on your camcorder in this free how-to video on using a digital camera on your own. Read More
Learn from an expert videographer how to use proper lighting while shooting a camcorder in this free how-to video on using a digital camera on your own. Read More
Learn how to change the settings of the tally or record light on your camcorder in this free how-to video on using a digital camera on your own. Read More
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