The Fundamentals of film making - No.2: using the camera

Episode number 2 of Series “Fundamentals of film making”. An introduction to moving picture camera use; loading, running off leader and how to avoid fogging; how to keep the camera steady and use of a tripod; panning and common faults to avoid; the use of the zoom and the need for restraint; placing of the camera and avoidance of the jump cut; pitfalls of reverse action and parallax.