You'll need to use the zoom to change the apparent distance between you and your subject. Once you've zoomed in or out, video tape the scene for at least five to ten seconds before going on to your next shot. If you don't plan on editing your video tape , zooming may be necessary to make a transition between shots. If you must zoom, zoom slowly. At the completion of your zoom, remain stationary on the new scene for at least five seconds.
Many cameras have a combination of optical and digital zoom.
Focus and White Balance Familiarize yourself with all the features on your camera before you take it out to shoot. Read about all the automatic features on your camera, especially white balance and focus . If so, familiarize yourself with how these features work. Look for the diopter control on your viewfinder, a focusing mechanism that allows you to adjust the viewfinder for your eyesight. It's probably a little lever on the bottom of the viewfinder.