Taking Movies Of Trains With A Digital Camera
noticeable any unsteadiness will be, resulting in poor quality footage. A table, tripod or beanbag can help keep the camera steady and improve the quality of the final result. Your tripod must have a pan and tilt capability. You cannot track a moving train without it.
Composition will lend interest to your video work. You should try to Get close to your subject when shooting. However, for your own safety, you must stay outside the fifteen-foot limitation from any track. For better-looking compositions, place your subject slightly off-center in your focus grid. Also remember that some cameras set the exposure and focus when you first press the record button. If you shift the camera, your subject may no longer be in focus. Some cameras may not let you zoom while recording video.
By now, you have enough good advice to fill a trainload.
