Here are the few tips I have for effectively doing video reference.
1.Stop being shy if you can...
2.Make the setup simple. If it is a big setup you won't do it. Keep to Quicktimes, no video transfer..should be as easy as getting up and acting it out.
3.Use friends who might be a better actor to help and act it out
4.Plan to spend time doing this. If you just film it 3-4 times it won't feel natural
5.Memorize audio before you do this
6.Spend time coming up with ideas before you do this...so you can limit the cliches
7.Shoot from camera angle
8.Use props that fit the weight and size used in the scene..also set up a fake head to look at for eye direction
9.Capture at low resolution and 24 fps frame rate...it works best for basic gesture and timing of movement. Exception is facial reference..good to see what is going on clearly.
10.Study it but don't copy...since frames get dropped out...it can break alot of the twelve principles.
11.Shoot against a solid background for good silhoutee
12.Put on a white belt and some dark pants, wrap a line of masking tape around your knees, and film yourself for walks
Nice Links to great more info
Kevin Koch's Tips on Video Reference
Shawn Kelly's Tips on Video Planning
http://animationtipsandtricks.com/2008/06/readers-question-how-do-you-do-video.html
More on Video Reference for animators
Reference Video example
Shawn Kelly Webinar on Video Reference
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