The Art of Camera Movement
Building a Camera Rig 2
A course by Merlin Showalter , Steadicam operator and cinematographer
Joined February 2022
About the video: Building a Camera Rig 2
Overview
“In this second part of the lesson, I'll continue showing you how to build the ideal camera rig according to your filming needs.”
In this video lesson Merlin Showalter addresses the topic: Building a Camera Rig 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 power sorted out for the camera, we want to make sure we've got media in the camera to record to. For our project, we'll be using an external SSD as our media so that we have as much runtime as possible. So I've got a little clip that's going to attach to our camera cage that holds our SSD. That'll go onto our cold shoe. We tighten that down and insert our SSD. We have to connect our SSD with a USB-C cable. I'm going to grab another cable tie to keep this from flopping around. Now that we've got our media attached to our camera, let's get a monitor on there. For external ...”
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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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