Learn How to Put Your Video Camera in Motion

Introduction

• Working with a video camera
• What you should know before watching this course

1. An Introduction to Camera Movement

• A brief history of camera movement
• Why move the camera?
• Making camera moves serve your story

2. Types of Camera Moves

• Pan and tilt
• Zoom
• Tracking
• Pedestal, jib, and crane
• Handheld
• Follow shot
• Aerial
• Rack focus

3. Planning for Camera Movement

• Reviewing the script or shot list
• Performing a location scout or site visit
• Knowing what type of camera move to use
• When to move and not to move the camera
• Performing great camera moves
• Making camera moves work for your editors

4. Camera Movement Equipment

• Tripod-based movements
• Zoom techniques
• Using a camera dolly
• Using a small jib
• Shooting handheld
• Performing a rack focus
• Creating stabilized camera moves using handheld gimbals
• Using a simple motion control setup
• Movement with small cameras
• Performing a dolly zoom

5. Camera Movement Best Practices

• Before you press record…
• Camera moves in interviews
• Camera moves in unscripted content/b-roll
• Camera moves in scripted content
• Knowing when to hire a specialist

Conclusion

• Camera movement philosophy