Camera Movement
- Due Sep 26, 2024 by 11:59pm
- Points 10
- Submitting a website url or a file upload
- Available until Oct 16, 2024 at 11:59pm
The Rundown:
A huge part of cinematography is how you choose to physically move (or not move) a camera) Do you move it, keep it static, stabilize the movement, keep it shaky? How so for each?
Not only do intentional camera movements (or lack thereof) make your shots look more professional, but it can direct your audience, help them focus on something specific, and reveal new and important information. Of course, it's not always necessary to move your camera. Sometimes, the best shot is one that's not moving at all. It all depends on which type of shot fits the situation best - and knowing which to use when takes skill and practice.
The Instruction:
The Requirements:
Throughout the room, there are seven different filming stations - each with a number paper/papers taped to a wall or set of objects. Using the following chart, film and recreate each of the camera movements mentioned in the video above.
You only need to film the camera movement corresponding with each associated station. Additionally, there may be a piece of stabilizing equipment to use at each station (such as a tripod, gimble, etc.). Use the equipment placed at each station to get an idea of the gear available to you when you film your own shots in the future.
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Station 1: Pan Tripod Slow pan rotating horizontally (side to side) from 1 to 2 Whip pan quickly back from 2 to 1 |
Station 2: Tilt Tripod Slow tilt (up or down) from 3 to 4 |
Station 3: Truck using Mobile Tripod Truck (Left to Right) from 5 to 6 The camera moves laterally alongside the object.
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Station 4: Dolly using Mobile Tripod Dolly (Moving Forward) from 7 to 8 The entire camera moves toward or away from the subject. |
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Station 5: Arc - Handheld Full circle around 9 handheld Do this once handheld.
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Station 5: Arc - with Gimble Full circle around 9 using a gimble. Do it a second time using the gimble. (FYI: another name for a gimble is a steadicam or stabilizer). |
Station 6: Pedestal Pedestal from 10 to 11 The entire camera moves vertically (up or down) with no pan or tilt. |
Station 7: Zoom Stand at 12 and zoom in to 13 The view changes between narrow and wide while the camera stays stationary. |
When you finish filming, you should have 8 different shots. You have three options for submitting:
- Create a video on your phone by recording the camera movement, pause the video, then move to the next station and record again. Continue this process until you have a video. Submit with a list of the camera movements in the order you recorded them.
- Using Premiere Pro, edit all 8 shots together as a video, and add text to each clip stating which movement and gear you are using in that shot (note: you don't need to write that you are using a tripod - just write when you are using anything that's not a tripod, including the handheld shot).
- Submit the clips of camera movement in a folder, name each clip with the camera movement you used.
Upload the finished video or folder to OneDrive, then submit the link to Canvas OR upload the MP4 to Canvas.
Example video:
Bonus:
Watch this video to see a useful, in-depth analysis on the power of camera movements:
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