Sony HandyCam HDR-SR10E ... help :(

[cheeky_chappie]

update, i've purchased a small on-board sony light, has auto setting so should come on as and when required. i'm hoping this'll make a difference, should have it in a few days.

[gonzo]

Originally Posted by cheeky_chappie

update, i've purchased a small on-board sony light, has auto setting so should come on as and when required. i'm hoping this'll make a difference, should have it in a few days.

Light it up without washing out the picture like Graham said. Ive got a lot of low level lit video that always looks grainy no matter how many filters you apply to it.

I have to buy a light kit myself.

[softball]

Originally Posted by gonzo

Light it up without washing out the picture like Graham said. Ive got a lot of low level lit video that always looks grainy no matter how many filters you apply to it.

I have to buy a light kit myself.

Its the nature of video and film. The harder you push it, the grainier it gets. You have to light it, even if you want it to look "natural". Its a fact of life. Filters can't correct this. In fact they will make it worse.
There are lots of easy, basic lighting courses on the net. Just have a look around.