SPORTS

Know what you're shooting.

It might seem a little obvious, but having a deep detailed understanding of the sport you're shooting is crucial to capturing the best footage possible. Aside from being able to follow the flow of play, the nuances of a sport can help determine where the next noteworthy slice of action will take place.

For sports like football and rugby, this could mean knowing the most likely stands players run towards when they score, or knowing individual goal celebrations. Likewise, if you're capturing footage without covering the action in its entirety, keeping an eye out for stops and starts in proceedings should help determine when it's safe to move to a different angle, without missing a crucial moment.

Video Camera vs Mirrorless

Until recently, the fixed lens video camera was the go-to choice for videographers. DSLR and mirrorless cameras couldn't produce the sort of fidelity handheld cameras could, and they also used to have limits on how long you could continuously shoot for tax reasons. However, as mirrorless technology improved, manufacturers got more serious about producing models designed for video, and now we're at the point where true hybrid cameras exist which excel at both stills and video shooting.

There are pros and cons to each camera type - mirrorless cameras tend to be smaller, and with their detachable lens mount systems you can leverage the wide range of glass on offer to perfectly tailor setup to circumstance. In the opposing corner, handheld video cameras offer excellent fixed lens, all-in-one options with lengthy zooms and video-specific features like dual mic inputs.