Camera Movements

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Today, I will be talking about Camera Movements and the main points of each camera movement. Camera Movement is of course an important aspect to know in my Media Studies Class. I'll be talking about 6 camera movements in total, for now we'll start off with 3! The three that I'll be introducing are Crane, Steadicam, and Hand-held.

Crane 

A crane shot is achieved by mounting a camera on a platform, which is then lifted, lowered, or moved battery across the screen by a mechanical arm, such as the picture. Cranes enable seamless camera movement in all directions. But what makes crane shots so stunning is their capacity to raise cameras to amazing heights. In silent movies, camera cranes were commonly employed to heighten the epic quality of huge sets and huge crowds of people. Moving up and away from the actors is another use, which is a typical movie conclusion. 

Steadicam

A steadicam is a camera stabilization device used to take tracking shots with video cameras. It eliminates camera operator motion and makes the shot appear smooth and controlled, catching the action without any jerks. A steadicam combines a tripod's steadiness, a dolly's fluidity, and a hand-held camera's adaptability. Since a steadicam stabilizes the camera, it dampens vibrations and bumps, so even if the camera is moved crossed uneven ground, the shot will still appear smooth.

Hand-Held

A handheld shot is one in which the camera operator just uses their hands and shoulders to support the camera. When using a handheld camera, the operator's movements cause camera shaking. Don't get me wrong though, this shakiness is not always a bad thing, these shots enable the operator to track events very closely, giving the viewer a stronger sense of immediacy. They may also replicate a character's movement in point of view shots.

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