The Art of Camera Movement
Setup: Left Side Coverage, 1st Half
A course by Merlin Showalter , Steadicam operator and cinematographer
Joined February 2022
Joined February 2022
About the video: Setup: Left Side Coverage, 1st Half
Overview
“Let me show you how to go into the coverage of the male lead. Here, I'll teach you how to work on the medium three-quarter and medium-close three-quarter profiles. ”
In this video lesson Merlin Showalter addresses the topic: Setup: Left Side Coverage, 1st Half, 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 covering our scene from the camera left side up through the midpoint. We'll be starting with a medium three-quarter profile of John and then going in for a close-up version of that same shot to really get John's expression. As you can see, we've moved some elements on the set around a little bit in order to accommodate placing the camera where we want it. We've also fudged some of the positioning of the background elements to help ensure that we're seeing some depth and interest in the background. Don't be afraid to cheat a little bit if you need to make the element...”
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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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