Buckle Up and Shoot: How to Get Great Shots from a Moving Vehicle

Have you ever driven through the mountains and suddenly come upon a beautiful scene, perfect for video? Or perhaps seen breaking news just ahead? Maybe you just want to get some "on the road" shots for your videos.

In all these cases, the problem is the same: how to capture all these great images on tape while driving.

You could grab your camcorder and try steering and shooting at the same time. You'd simply need to focus, get the shot, and drive at the same time--all the while trying to avoid becoming the subject of a Highway Patrol video…

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