Now, having a camera is one thing, using
it properly is another! I am still a big amateur in this area, especially when
trying to take video shots. A few months ago I had the great idea to include
video clips in my Ontario Festivals
Visited (www.ontariofestivalsvisited.ca)
articles. I thought that this would add a new dimension to my depiction of the
festivals and events Judi and I visit. The problem is. I still haven’t mastered
keeping my hands still as I am videoing. To make matters worse, my zooming in
and out isn’t consistent and I’m having problems focusing long distance shots! I
know I will improve over time, but it is frustrating because I want everything
to be perfect! My other camera “Challenges” include forgetting to take the
camera lens cap off before shooting, forgetting to change the shooting modes
from still to movie and my favourite, trying not to tip over when videoing fast
moving aerobatic airplanes at an air show, especially when they are traveling
at Mach 3!
This happened at the Canadian Aviation Expo during their air show. I
was videoing three- time U.S. National Aerobatic Champion, Patty Wagstaff.
I was doing fine until Patty came over us at full speed. I was so caught up in
videoing her I almost toppled over. If my son-in-law hadn’t been there to catch
me, I would have fallen straight on to my behind! I did get some great shots
though! Photographing can be a dangerous business!
So, if you see someone
fiddling with their camera at a festival, it’s probably me! If you know
anything about cameras, stop and say hello and then HELP ME!
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