The Art of Camera Movement
Choosing the Right Tools for the Shot
A course by Merlin Showalter , Steadicam operator and cinematographer
Joined February 2022
Joined February 2022
About the video: Choosing the Right Tools for the Shot
Overview
“Here you'll learn to determine which shots would benefit from camera movement and take the selected compositions you've put in your shot list and embellish them with movement. You'll alsodecidee which tools to use to help you achieve those shots. ”
In this video lesson Merlin Showalter addresses the topic: Choosing the Right Tools for the Shot, 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 using our storyboard to help us choose the right tools for our shots. Starting here at the beginning of our storyboard, we've got a wide two-shot of our main characters, both in view. I've made a little diagram of the set layout to help me visualize how I want to move the camera and how I want to visualize the actors blocking. Blocking is the general movement of the actors during a scene around the set. But for our establishing shot, I think I want to see a little sliver of the television in the foreground to help create depth in the wide shot. Here we have a diagra...”
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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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