The Art of Camera Movement
Basic Camera Movements
A course by Merlin Showalter , Steadicam operator and cinematographer
Joined February 2022
Joined February 2022
About the video: Basic Camera Movements
Overview
“Next, I'll show you the fundamental ways to move a camera and some of the standard tools used to achieve those types of movements. ”
In this video lesson Merlin Showalter addresses the topic: Basic Camera Movements, 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, we're going to discuss some of the most fundamental camera movements and some of the tools you can use to achieve those moves. Panning and tilting are one of the most fundamental ways to follow the action happening in front of your camera. These motions can be used to simply keep a character in a particular part of the frame or to reveal new information that would otherwise be outside the borders of the frame. While panning has your camera rotating horizontally and tilting has your camera moving vertically, there is another axis with which you can move the camera while still...”
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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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