My friend, Lawrence, has written several articles for video enthusiasts (present and potential). The holidays are a time when it is especially important to record family gatherings and other special events, and to have them come out right.

Beginning today, I’ll start presenting a series of five of his expert articles, as my holiday gift to you. I want you to have the best (and least-complicated) information, so you can grab your camcorder and shoot with confidence!

If you’d like a copy of his excellent book, “How to Shoot Better Camcorder Videos – Help From the Hollywood Pros,” he has priced it to be within everyone’s reach.