There are many factors that influence digital video quality. Digital technology is indeed superior to tape-based equipment, but there are challenges related to its usage that cannot be overlooked. First of all, even professionals cannot produced a 100% flawless material; the final, ‘nearly-perfect’ look is in fact the result of intense video editing. However, there are several steps to take in order to improve the digital video quality of the materials.
Create the best settings by learning about all the features of the camcorder. Read the technical manual, analyze all the features and know the internal menu well. Activated or deactivated features influence digital video quality. Thus, you may want to disable the time/date feature, use an external microphone and make sure you don’t add special effects directly from the camera. Moreover, the camcorder should be used in standard play mode for optimal results.
Illumination and light exposure on the subjects has a major impact for digital video quality. It is impossible to achieve a good video when the light exposure is too high and the subjects are just silhouettes. Keep in mind that the camcorder automatically adjusts to the strongest power source unless you use additional illumination or you save a certain exposure setting that you stick to for video shooting. Your knowledge of how the camera works is definitely relevant here.
Digital video quality also depends on the way you move the camera. Since you are recording a video, there will be lots of motion, but in ‘action’ videography requires precision. The best way to keep a camcorder steady is by using a tripod with a fluid-head. A monopod could also be an alternative to the tripod because it is much easier to carry. The footage quality should definitely improve!
It is a lot easier to achieve great digital video quality once you know the secrets. Know the technical features of the camcorder by reading the technical instructions. You will have to ’study’ a little bit, but there’s no wasted time in such activities particularly when you take pleasure in what you’re doing. This leaves us to say that it takes a bit of personal effort to come up even with acceptable digital video quality.