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