The Art of Camera Movement
Camera Selection and Settings 2
A course by Merlin Showalter , Steadicam operator and cinematographer
Joined February 2022
Joined February 2022
About the video: Camera Selection and Settings 2
Overview
“During this second part of the lesson, let's review the basic settings of motion picture capture and the three main exposure settings. ”
In this video lesson Merlin Showalter addresses the topic: Camera Selection and Settings 2, 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
“Now that we've got our Blackmagic camera here, we're going to dive into the menu a little bit and dial in some of our settings. Once you turn on the camera, you'll see your main screen here, which has the image in the middle. It's black because the camera's on the table. We also have some information at the top and the bottom that are reading out what our camera is currently set to. Going around the image here on the camera, I'm just going to explain to you a little bit of what we have here on screen. Up here we've got some assistance functions for exposure and focus. We'll get back to thos...”
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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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