A comprehensive guide to shooting and producing better videos with your video camera on DVD. Simply put it in your DVD player and watch on your TV.

Today's digital camcorders make capturing your family moments easy. All videographers need to know and understand certain techniques and tricks to get the most from a video camera. Whether using cameras that record on mini DVD discs, flash memory or hard drives, this DVD will show you what you need to know to get great footage that you will cherish forever. Running time is 1 hour.

This Jumpstart DVD guide covers the following:

Chapter 1: A Tour of Digital Video Cameras

An outline of the buttons, controls and the features of digital video cameras.

Chapter 2: Menus, Menus, Menus

Learn what some of the typical menu items do and when to use them.

Chapter 3: White Balance and Exposure Settings

These two settings can make a great deal of difference to recording your memories. Shows you how to choose the right settings, and how to minimize mistakes.

Chapter 4: Shooting Tips Tools and Techniques

Talks about composition, frame rates, zooms, controlling the light, and shows you some affordable accessories you might want to consider when recording your next video.

Chapter 5: Audio or Sound Recording

Most people will agree that your audio is just as important in your video as your video. In this chapter it talks about taking control of your sound recording by using your on-board mic, and talks about some accessories you can use that will make a difference in the overall quality of your final video.

Chapter 6: Tips To Making Your First Video

Assemble a basic video including a simple title sequence, choosing shots for your video, adding music and sound effects and more.