The Art of Camera Movement
Setup: Center Coverage, Whole Scene
A course by Merlin Showalter , Steadicam operator and cinematographer
Joined February 2022
Joined February 2022
About the video: Setup: Center Coverage, Whole Scene
Overview
“First of all, I'll take you behind the project's scenes as I begin by shooting the establishing shots and center coverage of the actors.”
In this video lesson Merlin Showalter addresses the topic: Setup: Center Coverage, Whole Scene, 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
“We've finally made it to our shoot. In this lesson, we'll be going over the central coverage and the wide shots for our scene. With the help of our shot list and our storyboard, we've been able to determine the order of the shots that we'll be taking for the best time efficiency. We've also combined the first two shots on our shot list by doing a wide shot on a slider into a medium shot. This will help us save some time by doing both the medium shot and the wide shot in the same take, since we know that we're only going to use the widest shot for the very beginning and the very end of the v...”
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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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