Eduardo Angel – Camera Movement for Video Productions

Filmmaking is a medium defined by motion: not only the action that occurs within a frame, but also movement of the camera itself. It’s the ability to employ camera movement that separates new videographers from the pros. In this course, production veteran and instructor Eduardo Angel explains the importance of camera movement and the benefits of integrating it into your video productions. The lessons are explained through a series of examples that compare static shots to their dynamic counterparts, showing exactly how camera movement contributes to each scene, whether it’s increasing drama, following action, directing viewers’ attention, revealing key details, or simply transitioning between shots in a sequence.

What You’ll Learn In Camera Movement for Video Productions?

Introduction

• Why motion matters – 2m 33s
• Types of Motion

1. Basic Motion

• Tripod vs. monopod – 3m 14s
• Pan and tilt – 3m 18s
• Zooms – 3m 34s
• Racking – 2m 2s

2. Tracking & Trucking

• Sliders vs. dollies – 1m 17s
• Side-to-side – 2m 5s
• Sliding in/out – 3m 23s
• Disorienting slides – 2m 9s

3. Stabilizers

• Steady cams vs. handheld – 3m 13s
• Steady vs. glide cams – 4m 8s
• Handheld vs. stabilized – 2m 40s

4. Cranes, Jibs, More

• Cranes and jibs – 2m 31s
• Pedestals vs. tilts – 2m 42s
• Car mounts – 2m 6s

5. Tips

• Camera choice – 1m 42s

Conclusion

• Emotional effects of motion – 1m 20s

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