ACADEMY MOVE IT!
P ans, tilts, crane shots, slides, aerial shots, dolly you want buttery-smooth shots for a professional and cinematic edge. While the ubiquitous, three-axis motorised gimbal can quickly add movement, there is nothing quite like the full control that modern WORLD IN MOTION location. Maybe a whip pan to add some fast pace; a low-angle that rises up to celebrate a vista; or the camera appearing from behind some foreground to reveal the scene and give a new perspective. All these work wonders if done right – and you have the right kit. moves and motion-lapse are vital techniques to master if motion-controlled sliders, jibs, cranes, tripods or a drone give you. Of course, not every scene needs movement to work. But take the time to plan out your shot list and set up the right kit, and it will pay off. Think about establishing from a drone, for example; or an FPV drone closely following your hero, perhaps going through an interior NEWWAVE Using a handheld gimbal is a great way of capturing fluid moves How smooth camera movements will boost your production values WORDS ADAM DUCKWORTH At the heart of everything is the humble tripod – but what’s more
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