Camera Movement Stills
For this assignment we had to practice some of the camera movements we studied in class. The 7 movements we had to replicate were pan, whip pan, tilt, dolly, handheld, zoom, and dolly zoom.
Pan Camera Movements
The first one I replicated was a pan movement. This movement is a simply turning of the camera from left to right or visa-versa. I had my friends sit on opposite ends of the rug. I let them do whatever they wanted (may have been a mistake because it looks awkward now) and then started filming. Starting from the left subject and turning my camera to the right. This shows both of their expressions, the setting, and distance between them.
Whip Pan Camera Movements
The next I replicated was a whip pan movement. This movement is a turning the camera from left to right or visa-versa, but so quickly that a blur is created. I had my friends sit on opposite ends of a bigger room to be able have time to create the blur. This time I went from right to left and moved the camera quick enough to create the blur. This specific clip was edited, as I whipped the camera around 7 times while they conversed but only wanted to include 2 whips. This was the final product, including the funniest part of their conversation. This helps keep the focus on the characters, without editing keeping the shot more immersive in a fun and creative way.
Tilt Camera Movements
A tilt movement is shifting your camera up or down or visa-versa. This helps capture moments that may inspire the audience, by showing the character looking at something bigger than they are. It also shows a vast setting. For this shot I had my friend hold their hand to their heart to pledge to the American flag. I got on the ground to start even lower from where I wanted the shot to end to create more suspense.
Dolly Shot
The dolly shot was a difficult one to create without proper equipment. This shot is meant to be done with having the camera be on wheels. Creating stability as it moves through the scene. This causes for a cleaner look while following the characters. We used a bike and I followed my friends as they walked through the street.
Handheld Shot
The handheld shot was the funniest one to recreate. I held my camera, trying to keep it as stable as I ran following my friend while she chased birds. This helps the scene feel more personal as the camera mimics what the person would be seeing if they were actually in the scene. It is not a clean clip but it creates a certain effect that may be desirable. In this specific insistence the person feels like they know my friend as well as I do, getting to see her playful side.
Zoom Camera Movements
The zoom movement is keeping the camera still it zooms in or out to magnify the subject. In this clip I had my subject stay still as did I. I started zooming in. This is a simple camera movement, but creates distance from the audience and the subject, making them feel less connected to the scene.
Dolly Zoom Shot
The last one was the most difficult to recreate. A dolly zoom is pushing in on a subject while zooming out or pushing out on a subject while zooming in. This creates disorientation as the subject appears to be stationary but the background moves. I choose to push out while zooming in. I had my subject stay as still as possible. I retook this shot several times to create the desired effect. It was difficult doing both the push and zoom at the same time but I am proud of the end result.
Overall, I had fun recreating these camera movements with my friends. Studying them in class was one thing but creating them was a learning experience like no other.
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