Sony CCD-V8 Operating Instructions - Page 44

110 0 While there% no hard-and-fast rule, it Is generally advisable to make each scene 6-7 seconds in length for easier viewing. A succession of short scenes can tire the viewer, while long, single scenes can become boring. Witting according *the narration; Cut the scene when the narration is finished. tutting acCtittibig10-tbe subject Make long shots longer and close-ups shorter. • Make long shots longer...and close-ups shorter. Because long shots have more to see in them than close-ups, show them longer so the viewer may understand what's there. • Make interesting shots and shots In which the subject is constantly moving longer. • Make static shots shorter Shoot as if you were watching the playback. That is, It's helpful to occasionally imagine your commentary of the scene even as you're shooting in 44