This will limit disk fragmentation and help you maintain top notch picture quality. In addition, before each project, clean out and defrag the partition. Lighting, Lighting, Lighting. The better the lighting of your original footage, the better the digital video will look. Always use a fill light indoors, and for important shoots, take the time to purchase, and learn how to use, a complete lighting system.
Lighting is what separates amateur video from professional.
If you learn how to master the intricacies of it, your videos will look professional, and your digital effects will be even more incredible.