Operation Manual

Appendix D: Videography tips 323
of your video footage and should not be cut away
altogether if at all possible, because video without
natural sound can easily seem sterile and lacking in
authenticity. Frequently, however, the recording
equipment captures noises from aircraft and cars that
do not appear in the scene later. Sounds such as these,
or loud wind noises, which can be distracting or
annoying, should be masked, filtered or replaced with
appropriate narration or music.
Select appropriate music
Appropriate music adds a professional finishing touch
to your movie and can do a lot to reinforce the message
of a video. The music selected, however, should always
be appropriate to the message of the film. This is
sometimes a time-consuming matter and a challenge,
but greatly appreciated by the viewer.
Title
The title should be informative, describe the contents of
the movie, and arouse interest. With the Title Editor
there are no limits to how creative you can be. As a rule,
you can let your fancy run free when designing a title
for your video.
Use a short, clear title
Titles should be short and in a large, legible font.
Title colors
The following combinations of background and text are
easy to read: white with red, yellow with black, and
white with green. Exercise caution with very white