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The building blocks of TV-quality video are very accessible. You simply need to follow a few guidelines (see the sidebar on the left). Shooting for successA key point to keep in mind in creating watchable video is the goal of your production. Let's start with one assumption: that not all occasions demand the same level of attention in either shooting or editing. Sometimes you bring the camera just to capture the day or the event and really just want to have fun without the pressure of creating a masterpiece. Still, you want the video you shoot to look as good as possible, so you definitely want to use the proper camera settings and compose your shots carefully. Other times, for weddings, significant birthdays and anniversaries, graduations, and other events, you want to weave in advanced shot combinations that captivate and impress your viewers. You may even want to develop a short list of shots so that your video can follow a definite storyline. This takes a bit more planning up front and more editing time at the back. Even though you don't need to concern yourself with advanced shot composition each time you dust off your camera, you should gain a fundamental knowledge of the basics that will improve all of your videos. Then you should learn some more advanced techniques, for those special occasions when you want to spread your creative wings.
Let's start at the top of the guidelines and then work our way through the other elements.
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