The Art of Camera Movement
Edited Scene 2
A course by Merlin Showalter , Steadicam operator and cinematographer
Joined February 2022
Joined February 2022
About the video: Edited Scene 2
Overview
“Here, I'll show you the rest of the edited scene. I'll also continue sharing and explaining the decisions I've made. ”
In this video lesson Merlin Showalter addresses the topic: Edited Scene 2, 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
“What we're hopefully trying to communicate here visually is that John is super focused on the presentation of the ring, that he doesn't notice Leah's return until he sees those pink slippers behind the ring that he's been holding up. We cut from this shot back to his POV and we slowly pull focus to Leah's slippers, those bright pink slippers that we've seen previously in the wide shot. We cut to this shot here, which shows more of Leah's perspective, even though it isn't a POV shot. This here is more of what we call an over-the-shoulder shot, where Leah is in the foreground here, but we're ...”
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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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