VIDEO 101

Shot Composition

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Why is this a good shot? You'll find out by the end of this lesson.

What are the secrets to creating quality shots? You won't find the answers in your camcorder manual (nomatter how many languages it's printed in!). And there's no magic button you can push to deliver professional results. But don't despair. The techniques of quality camerawork are relatively simple and straightforward. Anyone can learn them. In this lesson you will learn the basic camera techniques necessary to compose shots like a pro.

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