CHAPTER FOUR

Video Cameras

VIDEO CAMERAS

You’ve spent a lot of time learning how to use the plethora of functions on a video camera to take great pictures. But I’d lay my hard-earned money down that you barely understand what the heck is going on with the audio. The default approach for most operators is to plug in a mic, turn the switch to “auto” and be pleased that you’re finished dealing with sound for the day.

Sure, the automatic settings work fine for some things, but you probably already realize that it’s hit-and-miss at best, and definitely not what you should consider professional. That’s why you bought this book!

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