Your new digital camcorder can capture memories that last a lifetime, but getting great results can be difficult. By understanding a few simple techniques, and the software already on your computer, you can make exceptional home movies that everyone will enjoy. This DVD takes you through the steps necessary to shoot great video, tell a compelling story, and edit the results into something you will want to share with your fiends and family. Within an hour, you will be thinking about video in a whole new way. Your videos will instantly improve, and you’ll have more fun than you’ve ever had with a camcorder. Topics covered: • Visual storytelling • The art of being invisible • Shooting techniques • Why angles matter • Camera features you must avoid • White balance considerations • Using manual controls • Using audio to enhance your video • DVD, Internet, Tape, and CD output • From the camcorder to the computer • Editing your footage the simple way • Adding narration and music • Using still photographs in your production • Best practices – tape use and safety considerations • Zoom with your feet Cut weeks or months off your learning curve. We’ll show you how to make great videos without spending more money on expensive software or additional hardware. Get the results you want without going to film school!