The Art of Camera Movement
Composition and Shooting for the Edit
A course by Merlin Showalter , Steadicam operator and cinematographer
Joined February 2022
Joined February 2022
About the video: Composition and Shooting for the Edit
Overview
“After determining what shots you need in order to tell the story, let’s dive deeper into composing each of these shots for emotional impact, as well as having the proper footage for editing the scene in post-production. ”
In this video lesson Merlin Showalter addresses the topic: Composition and Shooting for the Edit, 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, after determining what shots we're going to need for the script, we're going to be diving into composing these shots for the emotional impact we want, as well as having the right kind of footage for editing and post-production. On a larger scale production, a storyboard artist would frequently be hired as a specific job in order to storyboard specific scenes or maybe even the entire movie. More frequently, however, storyboards can be reserved specifically for sequences that might need very specific shots and specific timing. For this final project, we're going to be utilizin...”
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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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