The Art of Camera Movement
Setup: Left Side Coverage, 2nd Half
A course by Merlin Showalter , Steadicam operator and cinematographer
Joined February 2022
Joined February 2022
About the video: Setup: Left Side Coverage, 2nd Half
Overview
“Here, I’ll be shooting the remaining shots on the left side of the stage, including a POV shot with a focus pull and a crash zoom.”
In this video lesson Merlin Showalter addresses the topic: Setup: Left Side Coverage, 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
“Here we are on the camera right side of our coverage and in this lesson, we'll be shooting a POV shot from John's perspective as well as a dolly zoom shot of Leah expressing her reaction to what John's doing. Let's get our POV shot of John. Here we've got our camera positioned roughly where John's head would be. Our actor Jesus is doing such a great job being accommodating for this POV shot because it's about his hands. We're looking at his hands raising and lowering in and out of the frame. The character John is so focused on the movement and the presentation of this box that he won't noti...”
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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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