The Art of Camera Movement
About Me
A course by Merlin Showalter , Steadicam operator and cinematographer
Joined February 2022
Joined February 2022
About the video: About Me
Overview
“In this introductory lesson, you'll hear the backstory of me and my path into cinematography.”
In this video lesson Merlin Showalter addresses the topic: About Me , which is part of the Domestika online course: The Art of Camera Movement. Elevate your filmmaking skills with this camera movement course. Learn how to use the camera to create emotion and style in your shots, and develop your compositional techniques. .
Partial transcription of the video
“Hi, I'm Merlin Showalter and welcome to my course. I'm originally from the Pacific Northwest of the United States and I currently live in Los Angeles, California and I shoot movies for a living. I'm a camera operator, steadicam operator, and a cinematographer. I actually studied music in college, but as the internet and internet video started to grow, I ended up shooting a lot of music videos with my own bands and from there I started to get a lot of experience and developed a second passion, which was filmmaking. In filmmaking, I am self-taught and I've been working full time for nearly 10...”
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Course summary for: The Art of Camera Movement
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Category
Photography & Video -
Software
Final Cut Pro -
Areas
Film, Film, Video & TV, Filmmaking, Video
Merlin Showalter
A course by Merlin Showalter
Merlin Showalter is a highly skilled steadicam operator, cinematographer, and camera operator hailing from the Pacific Northwest of the United States. With an impressive portfolio that includes collaborations with renowned brands like Disney, Warner Bros, Universal, Adidas, Subaru, and many more, Merlin's expertise in the field is undeniable.
His vast experience in the industry has led him to work on a wide range of projects, from commercials and feature films to music videos. With every endeavor, Merlin embraces the unique challenges that come his way, solving them with his problem-solving skills and boundless creativity.
Constantly seeking to improve and evolve, Merlin invests in his education by watching courses and reading texts on cinematography. He stays up to date with the latest technology and techniques, ensuring that his work remains innovative and cutting-edge. With his passion for using the camera as a storytelling device, Merlin is dedicated to helping aspiring filmmakers and visual storytellers unleash their creative potential.
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