So if you want to whisper something to someone and don't want it on the tape remember to turn the mike off. You will soon be aware of unpleasant habits and detail to bodily functions. Once you get used to this it will become easier. The more often you view yourself, not just video yourself the quicker you will become at ease. Caution When leaving the camera unattended for a long period of time you may want to remove it from the tripod until ready to record.
Most devices continue to draw power even when turned off.
Be sure to remove batteries when the camera is not in use. Test all equipment ahead of time. Better to replace a dead battery before you leave for a shoot, than have to cancel the shoot when you get there. The freely available Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view and print PDF files, click on the icon at the right to download Acrobat Reader today.