Camera Movement Articles

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• 35mm Adapter Buyer's Guide
  December, 2009
  by Nathan Beaman
  In 35mm adapters, the ground glass often moves in order to simulate a film grain look, and to minimize the presence of the ground glass texture in your image.
• Basic Training: Camera Movement Techniques - Tilt, Pan, Zoom, Pedestal, Dolly and Truck
  August, 2009
  by Kyle Cassidy
  Learn to develop a variety of basic camera movement techniques to move your audience when the scene calls for a tilt, pan, zoom, pedestal ,dolly, or truck.
• Tutorial - Perfecting the Pan and Scan Effect
  February, 2009
  by Paul Del Vecchio
  Known as 'The Ken Burns Effect', the Pan and Scan technique has become the norm when combining still photos with your moving images. Step-by-Step tutorial.
• Camcorder Supports Buyer's Guide
  April, 2008
  by Brian Peterson
  Nothing screams 'amateur' like shaky and jerky video. Sure, there are times when you want to keep the camera moving, even erratically, but for the other 95%...
• Directing: Directing Documentaries
  April, 2008
  by Robert G. Nulph, Ph.D.
  Documentaries are about real people in real places doing real things. Documentaries were the first films ever made.
• In Box
  February, 2008
  by The Editors
  Reader's Letters - Young Video Producers; Upgrading the Reader on the Changing Technologies; Double Credit; Shooting Steadier Handheld Shots.
• Hold On!
  January, 2008
  by Michael Reff
  A pro's look at holding your camera. There’s a lot of different ways to support your camera while shooting, many of which don't need the death grip to…
• Basic Training: Nine Digital Cinematography Tips
  August, 2007
  by Kyle Cassidy
  So you know about medium shots, wide shots, closeups and even extreme closeups. But why do your videos still lack that special zing?
• Multicam Shooting
  July, 2007
  by Robert G. Nulph, Ph.D.
  Whether it's shooting a wedding, baseball game, church service or two-person interview, shooting it with more than one camera can be a time-saving and very…
• Basic Training: Super Vacation Videos
  June, 2007
  by Kyle Cassidy
  Oh, no! Not the vacation videos! It's time to teach your family amp; friends how to make interesting, entertaining and watchable summer vacation videos.
• Monopod Review: Manfrotto 560B Monopod
  December, 2006
  by Jennifer O'Rourke
  My 'Pod - When is a 'pod not a tripod? When it's a monopod, of course. When does a monopod have one leg and three feet? When it's the 560B by Manfrotto.
• Basic Training: Practice Makes Perfect
  November, 2006
  by Kyle Cassidy
  Artists, athletes and entertainers all know that the best way to become the best at what you do is to practice as often as you can. Why shouldn't video…
• A Complete Guide to Shooting Wedding Video
  July, 2006
  by Brian Schaller
  It's not just the newlyweds making wedding promises. Before you say
• How to Make a Video Look Like Film
  July, 2006
  by Michael Reff
  How to use movement, lighting, and filters, to make a video look like film.
• Basic Training: Move It!
  May, 2006
  by Jim Stinson
  When you want a moving shot, you have all kinds of options, including a few that you might not have thought of before.
• Stability in Motion
  May, 2006
  by James DeRuvo
  At best, a person is a very unstable bipod with two legs and too many moving parts. A decent tripod will cost you a bit of money, but this tripod buyer's guide…
• How DID They do that?
  April, 2006
  by Randal K. West
  It's April Fool's Day, and what better way to amuse your friends than getting a little giddy with the camera and going a little wacko with your video?
• Basic Training: Shoot to Show or to Edit
  September, 2005
  by Randy Hansen
  "Shoot to Show" and "Shoot to Edit" are two different styles requiring different methods of planning. No one knows these techniques better than a run-and-gun&he…
• Basic Training: Shooting on the Go
  July, 2005
  by Jenny Hanson
  Videographers rely heavily on tripods to get smooth, steady and level images. While essential, they can be a hassle when there's no time for setup.
• Video Editing : Using Still Photos in Video
  July, 2005
  by Bill Davis
  The Civil War not only changed American history forever, but it changed the future world of video editing.
• Tripod Review: Davis Sanford Provista Airlift Tripod with FM18 Head
  June, 2005
  by Brian Peterson
  Solid as a Rock - A solid foundation for good video production should be built on, well, a solid foundation. And investing in a sturdy tripod is one...
• Basic Training: What were you THINKING?!
  May, 2005
  by Jennifer O'Rourke
  Have you ever wanted to wrestle a camcorder away from Uncle Buck while at a
• Basic Training: The 9 Classic Camera Moves
  April, 2005
  by Brian Schaller
  Camera moves can make your project look super professional or incredibly amateurish depending on how well you use them.
• Roll 'Em!
  January, 2005
  by Jim Stinson
  The world is full of rolling stock, just waiting for you to ride it while you shoot amazing moving shots.
• Shooting HDV
  January, 2005
  by Matthew David Wachsman
  High definition video gives more to the viewer, but it asks more of the shooter. What do you need to know to begin?
• Basic Training: Camera Magic
  January, 2005
  by Dr. Robert G. Nulph
  All the tricks and techniques of in-camera effects that take your ho-hum video from the ordinary to the brilliant with these savvy shooter's tips.
• Let the Good Shots Roll!
  November, 2004
  by Jim Stinson
  Tripods, stabilizers, dollies and booms deliver the jiggle-free shots that professionals demand.
• The End of the Shaky Camera
  March, 2004
  by Dr. Robert G. Nulph
  An image stabilizer primer.
• Home Video Hints: Common Shooting Mistakes
  February, 2004
  by William Ronat
  Avoid these 10 mistakes to shoot like a pro.
• Home Video Hints: In-Camera Effects
  January, 2004
  by Michael Fitzer
  Shoot and edit your own transition effects.