To Camcorder Enthusiast's
By Mark Sturge, Fri Dec 9th

Reality TV is experiencing an upsurge in popularity and itspresence has conditioned the public's acceptance of a number ofthings:

That lead actors being trained and polished 'performers' is nolonger a necessity. movement. As the use of 'dollies','jibs' and even 'steadycams' to obtain smooth motion/trackingshots are often at odds with site and time constraints.Reduction in production values of video, lighting and audio.Whilst a 'reduction in production values' may not inspireconfidence, it bodes as a positive to the small time camcorderoperator in reduced production costs. And the savvy camcorderoperator can make up any shortfall with a little imagination anda lot of ingenuity.

"Anyone can be a video producer", says Mark Sturge, of KMSProductions "technology has delivered the tools and there is anemerging group of people who know that (don't tell anyone this)video and even television production is easy, if you have theright plan.

"Desktop video is a huge opportunity." Mark goes on to explain"Everyday people are looking for special memories to bepreserved on video tape or DVD. That familyoccasion/party/wedding or their children's sports events filmedwith a camcorder. And now getting their favourite sport

or hobbyon TV is possible. Yes… possible. And you can be the videoproducer that does it for them!"

Most people think that it takes big bucks to produce video fortelevision or commercial release. The inside secret is that youcan produce quality video productions with a relatively smallinvestment - and having the right plan that can take youstep-by-step through the process is a crucial component. Hereare the steps Mark suggests you should follow:

Get yourself a high resolution camcorder. Learn how to use yourcamcorder to produce 'compelling' video (this sounds obvious,but it can be where the majority of operators 'drop the ball').Engineer cost effective solutions to produce professionalproduction values (in particular the areas of lighting andaudio). Polish your production with your desktop editing system.Submit your production to program managers that accept publicsubmissions, create a professional looking DVD series to selletc.. So what are you waiting for? Pick up that camcorder, bootup your pc and 'Say It With Video'!

About the author:Mark Sturge is the owner of KMS Productions and webmaster athttp://www.video-production-mastery.com/camcorder.html A sitewhere visitors can find information, training videos and manualsthat help people to better their video techniques or discoverways to earn an income from their video taking hobby.