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Move It! Camera Move Aesthetics. Pan and tilt are common camera moves.It's amazing how small today's camcorders are. They can easily fit in the palm of your hand, they're comfortable to hold and they weigh next to nothing. In the old days, video cameras were so big and clunky that any movement required a great deal of effort. Today, moving your camcorder is as easy as twisting your wrist.
But just because you can move your camcorder easily, doesn't mean you should move it willy-nilly, all over the place. Camera movement just for movement's sake can detract from your shot. It's also the hallmark of an amateur videographer, not to mention a major cause of viewer queasiness. In order to polish your camerawork, you'll need a basic understanding of camera-move aesthetics. In other words, we'll discuss good camera moves and how you can use them to your advan…
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