4 Camera Moves Every Filmmaker Needs To Know

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Each choice made by cinematographers or directors should be a deliberate one that is responsible for visually communicating information or an emotional tone. In this video I’ll look at four common types of camera movement, go over how they are technically achieved, with what gear, and uncover how each can be used to communicate different emotional tones.

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0:00 Introduction
1:10 Pan & Tilt
3:35 Push In & Pull Out
5:39 Track
7:42 Boom
9:24 Conclusion
10:27 Sponsored Message

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[evanskeyfilmproductions]

Stayed up till 5am editing. What a treat before my brain collapses. Awesome video as always!

[StefanDressmaker]

Just watched it and already know that I'll be going back to this from time to time. Such a good learning resource for new filmmakers. Thanks for making this!

[flyingo]

Cinematography 101. Love it. This literally reminds me of the first semester of college film studies I attended in 1977. Of course the gear has evolved, but take time to re-watch any of the classics (too long of a list for inclusion here), and you’ll see every one of these camera moves, executed to great effect. Nicely done!

[senseimilli]

You should’ve added Spike Lee’s use of the dolly shot, where he’ll have one or more actors on the dolly itself and the dolly op would move it forward or back—the background moves completely whereas the subjects remain static in their own little bubble. Just one different way to use the dolly movement!!

[pierfrancescocarta]

Can you write the titles of the movies that are shown in the video? Thanks!

[TomiSauvage]

Very interesting, as usual. I like the fact that you took time to talk about emotionnal tone, and not just technical matters.
I've been a subscriber since the very start of your channel, and I saw your content evolve in the best way possible. Keep up the great work.

[zacharyantle]

I’d love to see a video on how to use regular house lights as film lights. Professional lighting gear is expensive af these days so sometimes you can only use what you have on hand sadly, and ways to DIY what you have would be really helpful lol

[ChristopherCopeland]

You’re the best man! No matter how many times I see a video about some particular aspect of filmmaking, seeing it presented again with a different voice, different examples, and a whole new context always awakens new understanding for me. I’ve been watching your channel for a couple years now and I’m never disappointed. Thanks for everything!

[LycanVisuals]

I hope you all had a great Christmas yesterday or whatever you celebrate.

[Menapho]

Is it possible for you to do a vid on the Director’s lingo for combination camera movements like “push in, pedestal up?

[andrewmusgrave]

Hey there. I've got a question and/or idea for a future video. I'm interested in full-on unmotivated handheld (eg: Winter's Bone, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Bourne Identity, etc.). If I was going to forsake what one can get from a tripod/dolly approach in order to go entirely handheld, how would I best create visual interest through shot variety? What would I need to do in order to be tasteful about it?

[FilmSpook]

Thanks for all your great resources, In Depth Cine!! ✔️

[Atomicherrmann]

this is exactly what i needed ! Thank you for this video !

[waterdragonstudios]

This is very cool, great work as always.

[venvatpictures]

Man, please do more set crew breakdowns!

[xdfckt]

Been a subscriber since the guy was 2k.
Way to go

[hubwod]

Please include small info about the film title you are using whenever you use a shot. I watch those partly for finding good movies :D

[lifeoftheman]

Great video as always and so good that you mention the emotional part of camera movements and also that you should ask yourself if the camera might not even have to move at all. Awesome stuff 👏😄

[intrinsiccinema]

this was great you never stop learning

[Edensproject]

Love your videos! so fun to watch and listen