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Originally Posted by xitaqua
technology alone is not enough
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A well-designed and edited video clip shot on a $150 camera can have far more impact than one shot on the finest equipment available, if poorly designed or edited.
Of course, the opposite is also true: Good equipment in good hands can produce spectacular work.
Remember the audience: If it's YouTube, then NTSC resolution is usually fine.
Finding someone to mentor you through the video process would be excellent. Remember that most people are proud of their skills and are happy to share. Even a still photographer can add a lot of value - do you have a local newspaper who might send a photog over to talk about it?
Alivia: Yes, of course one can hand-hold; pros do it all the time. Amateurs are best advised to try to avoid it whenever possible. Shaking cameras just get people sick. Great advice though!