The Art of Camera Movement
Building a Camera Rig 1
A course by Merlin Showalter , Steadicam operator and cinematographer
Joined February 2022
Joined February 2022
About the video: Building a Camera Rig 1
Overview
“In this lesson, I’ll teach you how to build a camera rig for various setups, focusing on ergonomics, versatility, utility, and efficiency. ”
In this video lesson Merlin Showalter addresses the topic: Building a Camera Rig 1, 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
“In this lesson, let's discuss building your camera rig. It's important to be able to mount your camera body, lens, matte box, monitor, and other accessories in a way that not only makes it ergonomic to handle, but also is well balanced for the camera support that you want to put your rig on. Be it your shoulder, tripod, jib, dolly, or whatever else, you'll need access to those accessories. You'll also want to make sure that all of your accessories are built on your camera in such a way that it's balanced. An imbalanced camera rig might at best affect your image, at worst might cause your ca...”
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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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