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The Art of Camera Movement

Dissecting the Script

A course by Merlin Showalter , Steadicam operator and cinematographer

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4,080 students

Audio: English, French, Italian, Portuguese

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About the video: Dissecting the Script

Overview

“In this lesson, you'll learn to analyze the script and determine what shots will be needed in order to tell the story. ”

In this video lesson Merlin Showalter addresses the topic: Dissecting the Script, 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'll be dissecting our script. Every project starts with some sort of written idea that we need to break down into actionable items. These scripts may include dialogue and details such as camera movement and edit points. Others may be a bit simpler, more like a treatment. A treatment is more of just a written summary of the action happening on screen. Today, we've got a script involving two actors and a very basic scene that involves no dialogue and some basic actions. We'll think of this as somewhere between a treatment and a script. Today we'll be breaking it down into th...”

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Course summary for: The Art of Camera Movement

Level: Beginner
100% positive reviews (52)
4080 students
5 units
22 lessons (4h 11m)
5 downloads

Category
Photography & Video
Software
Final Cut Pro
Areas
Film, Film, Video & TV, Filmmaking, Video

Merlin Showalter

A course by Merlin Showalter

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Steadicam operator and cinematographer

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.