Considering all the amateaur videos we’re watching these days, I figure an article on some good tips on using your camcorder would be relevant.  The 10 steps that the article outlines is:

  1. Getting Started
  2. Improvise a Dolly
  3. Use a Reflector
  4. Balance the White
  5. Make a Boom
  6. Use Colour Wisely
  7. Make it Cinema
  8. Burn to DVD
  9. Promote It
  10. Keep Practicing