Warning For Doityourselfers

Video editing requires the standard SMPTE frame-by-frame time code, produced automatically while shooting. Most consumer-grade cameras, however, do not have a time code that is readable for editing! When planning in-house shooting, check with your production company on the compatibility of their editing equipment with your camera. It's much cheaper to rent the right camera than to retime all your shooting!

• Use a tripod! Leave handheld video to the pros.

• Shoot three times as much as you think you'll need. You'll need it.

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