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''Some things have to be seen to be believed.'' | ''Some things have to be seen to be believed.'' | ||
=== Other Uses For a Camcorder In Personal History === | === Other Uses For a Camcorder In Personal History === | ||
There are other uses for camcorders in personal histories other than recording people talking. Here are some other suggestions: | There are other uses for camcorders in personal histories other than recording people talking. Here are some other suggestions: | ||
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*If possible video yourself on a typical day. | *If possible video yourself on a typical day. | ||
=== The Camcorder and the Family === | === The Camcorder and the Family === | ||
One of the enjoyable uses of a video camera is to record the events of your family as it is growing. What would any of us give to have a chronology of moving pictures of ourselves, our parents and grand parents and other people that held a choice place in our hearts.<br><br> | One of the enjoyable uses of a video camera is to record the events of your family as it is growing. What would any of us give to have a chronology of moving pictures of ourselves, our parents and grand parents and other people that held a choice place in our hearts.<br><br> | ||
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It is most important that you become thoroughly familiar with your camcorder. Many of them have editing features. You can add narration, music and stills. | It is most important that you become thoroughly familiar with your camcorder. Many of them have editing features. You can add narration, music and stills. | ||
=== Camcorder and family filming techniques === | === Camcorder and family filming techniques === | ||
There are many books on video technique, but here a few hints when recording family events: | There are many books on video technique, but here a few hints when recording family events: | ||
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*Be sure to have a spare batteries and disks or tapes. You might find the event so interesting you find yourself recording much more then you thought you would. | *Be sure to have a spare batteries and disks or tapes. You might find the event so interesting you find yourself recording much more then you thought you would. | ||
=== Camcorder, old movies and stills === | === Camcorder, old movies and stills === | ||
If you have ever watched a special on PBS about a historical figure or event, you know how adsorbing they can be. Well, consider making your own PBS like special but making yourself or an ancestor as the subject. <br><br>It does take some extra equipment, but the investment can be minimal and it is a lot of fun to create your own family historical documentary. | If you have ever watched a special on PBS about a historical figure or event, you know how adsorbing they can be. Well, consider making your own PBS like special but making yourself or an ancestor as the subject. <br><br>It does take some extra equipment, but the investment can be minimal and it is a lot of fun to create your own family historical documentary. | ||
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When recording them, be sure to keep each picture of the screen long enough of people to comprehend what the picture is. At least five seconds. | When recording them, be sure to keep each picture of the screen long enough of people to comprehend what the picture is. At least five seconds. | ||
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