The Art of Camera Movement
Setup: Right Side, 2nd Half
A course by Merlin Showalter , Steadicam operator and cinematographer
Joined February 2022
Joined February 2022
About the video: Setup: Right Side, 2nd Half
Overview
“In this lesson, I’ll be shooting the remaining shots on the right side of the stage, including a macro focus pull, and a dolly reveal. ”
In this video lesson Merlin Showalter addresses the topic: Setup: Right Side, 2nd 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're moving on to the second half of the script. Here we've got John who will be on one knee practicing his proposal. This is a particularly important shot for John because we'll be doing a close-up of his face but then doing a rack focus to the ring in the box. This is our reveal. This is the first time that we get to actually see the ring in the box so we want to draw attention to that element by racking focus to it. You might notice that there's a big diffusion frame that'll be right in front of our actor. That's because for this particular close-up, we want to make sure...”
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Course summary for: The Art of Camera Movement
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Category
Photography & Video -
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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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