6 TRIPOD Shots that make EVERYTHING CINEMATIC!

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6 MUST KNOW Cinematic Tripod Shots
In this video, we’re exploring the realm of cinematic tripod shots. 6 cinematic shot ideas using a tripod! These cinematic shot ideas without a gimbal are used by some of the best cinematographers and directors in the filmmaking industry! Tripod filmmaking might not be the “coolest” topic, but you’ll be surprised how many creative cinematic shot ideas there are using a tripod!
I'll show you how to execute these cinematic tripod movements so you can implement them in your next video project. Whenever people wonder how to film cinematic shots or videos, they expect there to be a lot of camera movement. But sometimes the secret for a cinematic shot lies in keeping things stationary, on a tripod!
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[@SightseeingStan]

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[@blakegirouxphotography]

One thing I've learned from photography it's not the camera or its movement that creates a cinematic or great shot, it's mood and the viewer's immersion in the image. If you can make a connection for the viewer then the shot will always be strong

[@SightseeingStan]

Very true! 🙌

[@jeydison]

But this is a video

[@blakegirouxphotography]

@jeydison video and photography are here to do the same thing. Make a connection, and get a story across. Whether it's one frame or many frames it's all the same in that sense

[@bogey2phoenix]

I was educated not to move the camera when unnecessary, my professor always told me "every camera movement should be justified to follow an action or something that actually requires a camera movement". Following this rule since.

[@SightseeingStan]

That is definitely a good rule to live by! 👍

[@undergroundsprinkles]

Don't always follow these guidelines... watch "Killing them softly" it had lots of amazing shots and some brilliant ones that didn't require movement... the placement was everything and the most important thing of all... originality without being silly. The cabinet panover shot is one of those amazing shots. You'll know it when you see it.

[@nomadikmind3979]

YES. People always tell me, that shot went too long, it got boring, it made me feel weird. And it only solidifies my desire for shots to be more static and long, as in like 10-15 seconds vs the 5 seconds people want.

[@SightseeingStan]

As long as the shot does what you want it to do, it can be as static and as long as it needs to be!

[@mickeybardot997]

Sometimes people aren’t wrong

[@nomadikmind3979]

@@mickeybardot997 when they are wanting 2.5 second shots constantly, they are

[@TonyC0101]

Great video...and yep! I love static shots in movies because it allows me to become immersed into the vignette around the subject, such as: the environment they're in, or the people around them, they way that objects in the room are arranged, and especially the lighting setup.

[@SightseeingStan]

Thanks! And well said, couldn't agree more 👍

[@iancraig]

I find the perpetual motion that many KZbinrs use very distracting. Some guys actually seem to push the idea of moving the camera for every shot in order to create motion. Watching on a large TV makes it more obvious, so I experimented by making a short film of a trip twice. Once handheld with moving shots and the same locked off. The wife preferred the locked off version because it was easier to watch. In the end, I mixed a few moving shots into the static in slower sections and that gave a reasonable compromise.

[@SightseeingStan]

Yep, I think good balance is important. There is no right or wrong, it just has to make sense and not distract from the story or what is going on in the frame 👍

[@braxtonwoullard1188]

If it’s the composition, set design and lighting is strong and working with the story then the static shot can most definitely work.

[@Dizzy1234567]

Mi first little project "Oppenheimer - The Vinyl" after years and years of doing absolutely nothing with a camera is basically all stationary shots. Made it just for fun and enjoyed making every bit of it. So yes, I think you don't need a million cranes, gimbals to make something meaningful. Just recently went to see a movie "The Zone of Interest" and it was basically 95% of static shots. It is possible and it can create a certain type of feeling. I highly recommend that movie by the way.. but not everyone will fully get it I think.

[@SightseeingStan]

As much as I love using a gimbal, setting up a nice static shot is just so pleasing. I haven't seen that film though, thanks for the recommendation 👍

[@scottathomson]

If you search you'll find a great BTS on The Zone of Interest, no lighting used, yes the cameras were fixed but all hidden so the actors could move freely around the house, no crew in the house during filming all cameras monitored remotely. Often 3-4 cameras in each room with up to 12 used for a scene where the actors moved around the house, very well done and very effective, no wonder it won an Oscar.

[@jKHAHN215PA]

This was really good in certain areas ..thnx

[@SightseeingStan]

Glad you liked it

[@skippyzk]

After playing tons of Star Wars Knight of the Old Republic i love still shots SO MUCH!

[@directorserge]

Amazing tips! Will definitely use them as a film director. Thank you.

[@SightseeingStan]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@lifehacks3277]

Thank you

[@SightseeingStan]

Welcome!

[@studiosoul]

Very informative and engaging. Thanks for sharing!

[@SightseeingStan]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SailingOfka]

Thanks

[@bondgabebond4907]

Love to see all the techniques directors use in movie making. With today's tiny cameras, like the ZV-E10, one doesn't need much in the way of equipment to make a video. I cheap gimble and tripod can do. Love to see a remake, just for fun, of the 1960s movie Grand Prix using small ZV cameras from Sony. I want to see what today's kids can do.

[@David-mg1yj]

Take a look at the TV Series Ripley. It's nearly entirely shot on a tripod (apart from a couple of moving shots in each episode). Alternatively check out some Guillermo De Toro who claims he hasn't used a tripod in twenty five years.

[@Rejoin_2023]

Yes, I noticed the static shots in Ripley too, I must admit it took me three episodes to notice and understand how the static shots combined with monochrome gave the production an old fashioned look. The photography in Ripley is outstanding as is the whole production.

[@David-mg1yj]

@@Rejoin_2023 Absolutely.

[@joekaprod]

Great! I love that you had many different sources of examples for each shot.

[@SightseeingStan]

Happy to hear you liked the video 👍

[@viceroy7792]

Wow! Eye opening. Really interesting. Thanks!

[@SightseeingStan]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MisterBudBrown-]

Super. I learned so much. Thank you.

[@SightseeingStan]

Great to hear! Thanks for watching 🙏

[@BenjaminJaksch]

Thank you very much for this. Learned a lot in a short time.

[@SightseeingStan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dalmatdevelopment7821]

Great info, thanks!

[@SightseeingStan]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching ✌️

[@OrtwinSchneider]

Danke für die tollen Informationen und Erklärungen. Solche Details Analysen helfen sehr bei eigenen Projekten.

[@SightseeingStan]

Freut mich! Vielen Dank 🙌

[@joekaprod]

And I just realized how cool the David FIncher shots are! I guess that was always subliminally one of the reasons why I loved his style but I didn't actively notice it until now.

[@SightseeingStan]

Yea it's nuts once you start paying attention to it! 😅

[@proovemewrong]

Very interesting video! Thank you for making it 😊

[@SightseeingStan]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Opensourcetrio]

Nice one, thanks!

[@SightseeingStan]

Glad you liked it!

[@sstellaalexandraa]

POV - You’re learning and it’s super satisfying to watch!

[@SightseeingStan]

Glad you enjoyed it 🙌

[@IEBIGCAT]

Awesome a very helpful video, well spoken with great video samples….thank you……….please please keep up the good work

[@SightseeingStan]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks a lot 👍

[@nikitamasojidkova]

It s all about feeling

[@amanthecoach]

I discovered you just now, Thank God for making you.

[@NicoleSeelig]

90% of my short film is locked off shots, because the characters are stuck in a bad situation. Sometimes, stillness in itself can convey a mood.

[@SightseeingStan]

Yes 100% agree! 👍

[@lumisho]

First time watching your channel. Great video.

[@SightseeingStan]

Thanks a lot for stopping by! Glad to hear you enjoyed the video 👍

[@SourceAwareness]

Instant subscriber!!! 😅 Many Thanks, my Good Brother.

[@SightseeingStan]

Thanks for subbing! 🙌

[@Eliasu1150]

Great composition = Cinematic

[@SightseeingStan]

100% true 💥

[@davidgrubba]

Congratulations on the video. I was wondering how you managed to play the intro songs loud, without disturbing your voice. Have you changed the EQ frequencies?

[@SightseeingStan]

Glad you liked it! Yes exactly, bring down certain frequencies 👍

[@CrosscutFilmsSask]

“Cinema is a matter of what's in the frame and what's out." -Martin Scorsese I always keep that top of mind when shooting

[@AbdelrahmanElshoney-in6ce]

Can I use HyperX Codecast to make short films? I know it's a bad idea, but I wanted to see what you think.

[@BajangPetualang]

Ini yg ku mau di pelajari

[@supawooky]

3:52 use a tilted mirror for a more comfortable position for your actor and the camera operator. Bonus: it can simulate the camera being higher than the ceiling.

[@MichaelKachalin]

0:56 Static Shot 2:40 Overhead Shot 5:38 High Angle Shot 6:46 Panning 7:18 Fast Pan 8:02 Tilt Shot 10:12 Rotating

[@jmshrrsn]

Good video and some useful tips and ideas. Thank you! My rule of thumb for camera moves is simple. If you can’t do it with your head then don’t do with your camera (unless you want to be arty). Use a slow zoom only when you want to draw the viewer into something secret or emotive. Like when someone tells you “hey, come closer, I’ve got something to tell you”. Cameras that move continuously around a subject (especially in interview situations) are plain odd. Would you walk around someone talking to you in real life like that? Perhaps if you were eyeing them up or trying to get the measure of them. If that’s the mood you want to pull off then fine but I really don’t like these moves just because a crew can hire some track and dolly the camera from left to right or in a semi circle. The worst thing a filmmaker can do is move the camera unnecessarily - that’s when you end up distracting the audience and ruining a good story. If the audience becomes aware of your camera moves then in my book it’s gone wrong!

[@SightseeingStan]

Good points here man! Totally agree! Camera movement should make sense (in most cases)! There's always exceptions to the rules though but it's a good general rule!

[@methodstudio8208]

great

[@SightseeingStan]

Thanks! 🙌

[@subros.]

9:50 or a camera with good resolution and then crop and refine the movement in post 😀

[@SightseeingStan]

Mmm maybe in some cases yes. But wou'd have to shoot everything with a lot more space around the character because otherwise they will still break frame if the camera doesn't move fast enough.

[@subros.]

@@SightseeingStan yup, exactly. I think i heard Fincher talking about doing that in an interview or RED promo video

[@SightseeingStan]

@@subros. Ahh really!? Would be interesting to see/hear that! I also heard he's a perfectionist and will do tons of takes until he gets it just right!

[@LeyAkino]

this is also effective if you have a great actor to begin with

[@SightseeingStan]

Yes of course great talent helps!

[@InnerPeaceSounds]

It is a must no matter what technique you use.

[@NostalgiNorden]

The camera actually moves in that shot from Dunkirk tough.

[@SightseeingStan]

Do you mean the shake when the bombs drop? I would still say this counts as a locked off shot 😉

[@ImJustRob.]

Yeah, I'd say more of an effect rather than a move.

[@georgerady9706]

What about the Zoom and Paralax Zoom?

[@SightseeingStan]

Also a great example! 👍

[@HAVEN-hr1ob]

This is familiar with the StudioBinder.

[@AbdelrahmanElshoney-in6ce]

Guys, I want your opinion, can I make short films with RØDE VideoMic GO II Ultra? Will it give me a good performance and is there any suggestion for a better mic at the same price or a little higher? i hope you will help me

[@F-Andre]

im making my first shortfilm and most of the shots are stationary, cause its a one man project. the rest are stills (to show the empty scenario, panning and two tilt shots to show the direction from which my Actor maybe comes (its a sort of sci fi film)

[@SightseeingStan]

Nice! Yea I think solo projects are a great way to learn because you just have to simplify certain things

[@LaSedNoEsNada]

WILD TALES 🇦🇷🇦🇷

[@BoReynolds]

I know I'm a Rookie but WHY NOT auto focus when moving the camera in the scene where crazy is moving up from lying down on the bed. Wouldn't that be far better than having a focus puller while you're lifting the tripod? Just curious. AWESOME tutorial man! LOVE the channel. Bo

[@SightseeingStan]

Yes of course that would have done the job perfectly fine! But I was using a vintage lens and that does not have autofocus. Glad you liked the video Bo, thanks for watching! 🙌

[@BoReynolds]

@@SightseeingStan Ah yes, makes sense

[@ded-_-pihto]

What is really noticeable in your film is the unmotivated lighting

[@petermgruhn]

3:15 - Same calculator.

[@CalmRelaxedPeace]

3:33 what kind of tripod is this?

[@SightseeingStan]

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[@NostalgiNorden]

Roy Andersson approves.

[@SightseeingStan]

😁

[@TheMissingxtension]

Isn't it someone's job "focus puller"? You did it the Hollywood way

[@SightseeingStan]

Yes you are correct. Usually that person is wirelessly connected to the camera and isn't in such an awkward position though 😅

[@thegodxxxx]

Static shots are good for a 2-3 seconds shot. More than 3 seconds, it will become a boring seen... When you add a little bit of movement, the static shot will become more interesting and will get more attention to the subject.

[@LeadsTheFallen]

Let the action move, not the camera

[@SightseeingStan]

I think Casey Neistat once said something similar!

[@The_Idea_of_Dream_Vision]

Doesn't you. Camera have auto focus? Last shot xould be taken care of with autofocus

[@SightseeingStan]

I was shooting on a vintage lens, that doesn't have autofocus.

[@XanderShiller]

I'm making a film in NYC anyone interested?

[@jedgould5531]

I don’t think people understand the meaning of cinematic.

[@1-click]

✅This is a fantastic video for anyone who wants to learn more about using a tripod to create stunning visuals! Sightseeing Stan does a great job of explaining the different shots and how to use them effectively . I especially liked the tip about using slow pans to create a sense of mystery . Thanks for sharing this

[@SightseeingStan]

Glad you enjoyed it!