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PRODUCTION: VIDEOGRAPHY

One of the quickest ways to destroy your show's credibility is through bad videography. If your camerawork distracts from the show's content, it can drive an audience away. Many video pod-casters do not have formal training in properly using a video camera or composing their shots for artistic impact. We will touch on guiding principles in this chapter to help those less familiar with the craft of videography. Even seasoned pros will find this information useful, because the podcast screen has different rules than a television or theatrical production.

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Podcast crews are often lean and multi-talented.

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