Instruction manual

Table Of Contents
CHAPTER 1 - THE LEAST EXPENSIVE METHOD
The Difference Between Film And Video
Major Music Video Costs
Home Camcorder Connection
List: Seven Requirements For The Least Expensive Method
Requirement 1 - A Camcorder And Blank Videotape
Camcorder Audio Input
Rental Options
Earphone Jack
Camcorder Defined
Record Times For Different Tape Formats
Pickup Tubes
Power (AC Or Battery)
Fade Options
Credits
Auto/Manual Focus Control
Zoom
Iris Control
Care Of Tape Stock
Requirement 2 - A Camcorder Operator
Hand-Held And Tripod Camcorder Operation
Static Shot
Camera Moves - Pan And Tilt (Diagram)
Practice Tips
Shaky Cam
Requirement 3 - Lighting
Outdoors With Sunlight
Cloud Cover
Indoor Lighting
Auto/Manual White Balance Switch
Requirement 4 - Shoot Location Options
Requirement 5 - Performer(s)
Instrument/Lip Sync Practice Tips For Performers
Clothing
Requirement 6 - Master Audio
Audio Recording Options
Live Performance and Multi-Track
Audio Playback During The Shoot
Requirement 7 - Special Audio Cables
"Y" Audio Adapters
Recording-Line Level Attenuator Plug
Audio Cable Connection (Diagram)
Two Options For Shooting The Least Expensive Music Video Without Editing