I used to work in TV news, so I use techiques learned there, like your 10 second rule, etc. However, in taking video of my son (just finished kindergarten), I find it hard to figure out when to turn the camera on and off for the 10 seconds due to the unpredictable nature of what he (or others around him) may do. I may miss the best stuff! Any tips on how to minimize footage and reviewing time while maximizing good stuff?
–Kirsten in Tallahasee
Knowing when to turn the video camera off is tough– especially when you’re the parent … Read the rest
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