WHAT’S IN YOUR KIT.

  • two camcorders

  • two batteries

  • two chargers

  • travel case

  • three memory cards

    two memory cards are already in each camcorder. The third is a backup located inside your box.

What’s inside your CamCo kit.

HOW TO USE YOUR CAMCORDERS

POWERING ON YOUR CAMCORDER

To turn on your camcorder, simply open the LCD screen and press the power button located on the bottom right, next to the battery.

A memory card is already formatted and in your camcorder ready to go. If you do fill it and need to replace it, the slot is located on the bottom of the camcorder under the battery.

CHARGING YOUR CAMCORDER

To charge your camcorder, remove the battery and connect it to the wall charger included in your kit. To remove the battery from the camcorder, locate the battery release button on the inside of the camcorder, near the bottom of the battery, and press in to release the battery.

The other charger plugs into the camera on the side under the hand strap.

RECORDING VIDEOS

To start recording, press the START/STOP button located on the right side of the camcorder. A red dot will appear at the top of the screen when recording begins.

You don't need to adjust any camera settings as they are set to automatic mode and ready to use.

HAVING TROUBLE…

If you are having any kind trouble with your camcorder, I have also linked the Panasonic HC-VX981 manual here.

Here is a quick video on how to use your camcorder.

TIPS & TRICKS

HOW TO FILM THE IMPORTANT MOMENTS.

Sometimes on your wedding day there are some more serious moments you'd like to make sure are captured such as the first look, or the happy couple walking down the aisle after the ceremony. Here are a few things I would recommend.

  • Have a steady hand to avoid shaky footage.

  • Record what's happening for at least 10 seconds. This is helpful for when I'm putting together the highlight video. If the clips are too short they may not be unusable!

  • Have a 2nd angle. One of the reasons I provide you with two camcorders is so you can have a 2nd perspective of a moment. Having the second camcorder filming from a different spot will give you more variety in your footage.

HOW TO GET THE BEST FOOTAGE.

The most important tip I can give you is, video loves light. Whatever or who ever you are filming, the best clips will be the ones filled with light on your subject.

For times with little lighting, your camcorder has an automatic light that will illuminate your subject. This feature is most helpful when filming someone who is within a few feet of you.

WHAT TO FILM.

While the point of CamCo is to allow you to film whatever you want, let me give you some tips in case you don't know where to begin.

  • Film more than people! There are so many details that go into a wedding day. Take clips of anything and everything around you.

  • For the ceremony, please do not prevent your photographers from capturing the perfect photo. Pass the camcorder to someone who can film the first kiss from a different angle without interrupting your vendors.

  • Encourage others to use the camcorder as well. You could even have guests leave messages for the happy couple.