moonlight133,
If you go into Video Mode and hit your menu button, you should find a setting for Movie Recording size. That will be where your choose your frames per second. Based on what you wrote, it sounds like you are using a 24fps, or 24 frames per second. You might try using 30fps. From what I understand, 24fps is a more cinematic look, and 30fps is more in line with social media platforms today.
Once you choose a frames per second, then set a shutter speed at roughly twice the speed of your frame rate, i.e., if you shoot at 30fps, then set a shutter speed of 1/60th of a second. This will give you the most natural looking flow to any movement of the subjects in your video. At that point, you can set an aperture that will give you a balanced exposure.
On my camera, a T8i, if I shoot in Av or Tv Modes, the camera defaults to P or Program Mode, where the camera will set the aperture and shutter speed for you. I find that this setting gives me pretty good videos, as the camera automatically adjusts to changing light conditions, e.g., going from bright sunlight to shadowed areas.
If you shoot in Manual, you will have to manually and quickly adjust your settings to give you proper exposure as the light changes. If you are in a constant lighting situation where the light doesn't change, then shooting in Manual is an acceptable option.
You are using a pretty basic kit lens. Down the road, you might think about investing in a better lens. Even a 50mm f/1.8 prime will give you sharper pictures, I think. They run about $120 now.
Steve Thomas
