<p>A shotgun mic like the Rode Videomic ($150, street) boosts your DSLR's audio chops.Photo by: Dan Bracaglia</p><p>Motion can flummox even the most experienced still shooters. To get you started making great video with a DSLR or ILC, here are some essentials. Grasp them and you'll soon film like a pro.</p><p>Plan your shoot.Making a video people want to watch starts before you pick up the camera. "Storyboarding, shot-listing, and conceptualizing are ultimately what sets good motion work apart," says photographer-turned-director Vincent Laforet. While you don't need Hollywood-style storyboards to shoot a birthday party, planning your shots in advance will make editing simpler.</p><p>Film like a photographer.When you compose in video, many of the usual photography rules apply. Horizons should be straight and backgrounds unclutteredand you'll need to get it right in the camera, as you won't have enough pixels to crop. Plus, since you probably won't be shooting RAW, you'll have less leeway with exposure and white balance.</p><p><a href="http://www.popphoto.com/how-to/2013/10/12-tips-photographers-curious-about-dslr-video">Keep reading...</a></p>