One thing I've learned from photography it's not the camera or its movement that creates a cinematic or great shot, it's mood and the viewer's immersion in the image. If you can make a connection for the viewer then the shot will always be strong
I was educated not to move the camera when unnecessary, my professor always told me "every camera movement should be justified to follow an action or something that actually requires a camera movement". Following this rule since.
0:56 Static Shot 2:40 Overhead Shot 5:38 High Angle Shot 6:46 Panning 7:18 Fast Pan 8:02 Tilt Shot 10:12 Rotating
YES. People always tell me, that shot went too long, it got boring, it made me feel weird. And it only solidifies my desire for shots to be more static and long, as in like 10-15 seconds vs the 5 seconds people want.
Mi first little project "Oppenheimer - The Vinyl" after years and years of doing absolutely nothing with a camera is basically all stationary shots. Made it just for fun and enjoyed making every bit of it. So yes, I think you don't need a million cranes, gimbals to make something meaningful. Just recently went to see a movie "The Zone of Interest" and it was basically 95% of static shots. It is possible and it can create a certain type of feeling. I highly recommend that movie by the way.. but not everyone will fully get it I think.
Amazing tips! Will definitely use them as a film director. Thank you.
Nice one, thanks!
“Cinema is a matter of what's in the frame and what's out." —Martin Scorsese I always keep that top of mind when shooting
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What a video !!! Love it !!! 😮
Love the explanation of Top Down shots. Chef's kiss.
Love how you explained it… it seems interesting when I realized you shot Joker
Really great info. Great explanation and great examples. Thanks.
A lot of value in just 1 video. Thanks man. 🤜🤛
Similar to the rotating shot in your last example, I have used a tripod for a quick dolly-type pull back shot when shooting food - starting on one item of food and pulling back and slightly rising to reveal another item. I would practice the move several times perfecting the framing and movement, and use my foot to help the move come to a soft, controlled stop. It looked quite impressive, and I've never told anyone how I accomplished a high-quality move so quickly and cheaply...until now.
Greate examples in the video. Thanks!
This came up in suggested. Totally helping me in my new “moving” story telling videos. Simple tips but GOOD. Thank you.
Great video...and yep! I love static shots in movies because it allows me to become immersed into the vignette around the subject, such as: the environment they're in, or the people around them, they way that objects in the room are arranged, and especially the lighting setup.
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