Lesson 3: The Dos and Don’ts of Recording
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Do use a tripod to keep video stable.
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Don’t expect someone to be able to hold a camera steady for 90 minutes.
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Do record at mid-field from a high vantage point.
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Don’t make viewers dizzy by constantly zooming in and out.
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Do pause at halftime.
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Don’t stop recording at dead balls.
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Do capture jersey numbers and referee signals.
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Don’t lose your view of the field, athletes and referees.
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Do get shots of the scoreboard throughout the match.