Tell Better Stories - A Simple Guide to Cinematic Camera Movement

[@jasonsimmons7248]

I had no idea so much detail when into camera shots. You know your stuff, Drew! So interesting.

[@drew.schettler]

Thanks Jason! So much detail to getting the right look and feel. It’s an art form!

[@dameanvil]

- 00:54 🎥 Understanding the importance of camera movement in storytelling. - 00:59 📌 Locked-off Static shot: Conveys stillness and focus, removing distractions. - 02:01 🚃 Dolly shot: Moving the camera in or out to create urgency or isolation. - 02:30 🔍 Zoom shot: Slow zooms create unease, distancing characters from their environment. - 03:15 🔄 Pan and Tilt shot: Revealing elements or capturing vast landscapes creatively. - 03:49 🚶‍♂ Tracking shot: Follows characters, immersing the audience in the scene. - 04:14 🎢 Boom shot: Adds production value, though often impractical for independent filmmakers. - 04:48 🤳 Handheld shot: Quick and efficient, conveying authenticity and emotional depth.

[@tezzag818]

Thank you for naming each film you reference. So good!

[@MetalMaster9960]

I also love the handheld one, I tend to use it a lot, I try to keep it stable but I love the natural feeling of it

[@drew.schettler]

Me too! It feels more authentic

[@jakeEDITsyt]

This is going on my FILMMAKING 100 playlist, really great knowledge & examples!

[@drew.schettler]

Awesome, thank you!

[@drew.schettler]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mychalsimmons4177]

All of them are great tools to tell the story at hand.

[@NIKONGUY1960]

I've become a fan of locked off shots. I guess I've seen so many done successfully it got under my skin. I remember seeing something where the director held on the actor not talking during the whole very long scene, only getting their reaction. It was perfect and brilliant and sold the scene. No movement, nothing.

[@drew.schettler]

Yeah! Sometimes you just can’t go wrong with NOT moving the camera. 🎥

[@arnisbrown5848]

I like to rewatch the documentary 'Some Kind of Heaven' since every single shot is static on sticks but visually mesmerizing via composition and full of motion (of a subject or elements within each static frame). Kurosawa was masterful at filling locked off shots with tons of motion through inspired blocking and natural elements (wind, fire, rain, smoke).

[@Nishaajain01]

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[@AllThingsFilm1]

Great suggestions and explanations. I'm glad to hear that I'm not alone when it comes to handheld shots. Many times a handheld shot can be distracting. Such as when you're watching an emotional scene between two characters. I think locked off shots work best in such situations because they allow you to absorb the emotions the character(s) are expressing. How I rationalize that is that I imagine the camera is a person in the room watching these two characters. And in such situations, watching the two people, my head would not be bobbling around (aka handheld camera). The movie "Children of Men" used handheld cameras for their strengths. When you're following the characters trying to get away from a threat, the handheld camera adds to the intensity. In a way, expressing what the characters are feeling in those moments. Anyway.Thanks for this video. Subscribed.

[@drew.schettler]

You could not have said that any better or any clearer! 🤙🏽💪🏼

[@JOKBO1]

I love to use static shots. They allow me to focus on the framing and lighting. It also makes my videos pretty chill.

[@drew.schettler]

Those static locked off shots evoke an emotion other camera shots can't feel.

[@privatgustl]

Lars von Trier and Thomas Vinterberg have a great use of handheld shots!

[@drew.schettler]

They really do!

[@ryanchristie2023]

Great video and I am looking forward to implementing in my own filming! Handheld shot I really like as well. Lots to learn and implement

[@drew.schettler]

So much to learn, even for me.

[@ryanchristie2023]

Beauty of the never-ending opportunities for growth. For me it is a daily reminder to keep top of mind the importance on focusing in on what I love the most. Authentically guided. Thanks for the inspiration here @resonatefilm

[@Cineinsaner]

bro this channle is awesome. first time on this channel and love this video so much.. very informative. .make more videos about filmmaking like this.. love from India

[@drew.schettler]

Thanks my man! 💪🏼 more content incoming.

[@roomfm6152]

Bro is so handsome

[@endresac369]

Bruh, he’s 🗿

[@wearetrackclub]

This guide is amazing! Really valuable insights in this. Great delivery :) 👌

[@drew.schettler]

Glad it was helpful! 💪🏼

[@tobistarch007]

This is quite insightful

[@drew.schettler]

Thanks 🙏

[@jhayzenparanal864]

HANDHELD ❤❤

[@drew.schettler]

I feel the same way 🤙🏽

[@plevas]

Could you do a version of this but for 3D animation - where there's no restriction of "camera equipment" since it's a digital camera and you can put as many as you want in a scene - thanks!

[@Chistopherw]

Good video, thank you for taking the time to make this video!

[@drew.schettler]

No worries! 🤙🏽

[@MyBohemianDreams]

Very nice video, professional presentation and content. Thanks, I'm glad to subscribe for more content.

[@drew.schettler]

Definitely more content incoming.

[@actnowlabs]

Nicely articulated👍

[@drew.schettler]

Thank you kindly

[@Panzer_Runner]

this 6 minutes video taught me more than 6 minutes of film school

[@drew.schettler]

That’s means a lot! I’m stoked you got that kind of value out of this video 💪🏼

[@MichaelFreechild]

u serious? crazy!

[@jobutupaki1047]

Quality Content man!

[@drew.schettler]

Thanks my friend! 💪🏼

[@srmonit]

Great video man and great explanation too... I have a video idea for you if you will, hand pick some movies scenes that are famous for its directing style and give an overview as to how you think it might have been filmed, I'm sure it could be a great series

[@drew.schettler]

Thanks for the idea! That may be worth exploring.

[@leescooking]

wonderful, thank you so much. Liked and subscribed :)

[@drew.schettler]

Thanks and welcome 🤙🏽

[@zainuukhan]

well explained!!

[@drew.schettler]

Thanks 🙏

[@giriwareagan5311]

This is really impressive 👏👏

[@drew.schettler]

Thanks Dude! 🤙🏽

[@ronmackinnon9374]

How I think of it, tracking shots are a subvariant of both the dolly and hand-held varieties. Two different ways of moving the camera *with* the characters. Am I wrong? Or are tracking shots only ever done as (thus a sub-category of) dolly shots?

[@drew.schettler]

I can agree with you. 💪🏼

[@ronmackinnon9374]

@@drew.schettler Thanks for the reply. Also, am I mistaken, or did this channel used to be called Resonate Films?

[@waquarahmad2353]

Great video

[@drew.schettler]

Thanks my man! 💪🏼🤙🏽

[@Feeetzy]

nice one man, subbing

[@drew.schettler]

Thanks my friend. 🤙🏽

[@LignumFabric]

I am now wondering how can I use these in my woodworking videos lol

[@jayllicampo97]

Good video, and really interesting. Thanks for sharing it. Jesus Loves You man! 🔥👍🏼

[@drew.schettler]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@VictorReviewsGarage]

What gear do you use to film this episode? Great look

[@drew.schettler]

Black Magic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K

[@jacobvarney23]

Why did you crop the clips from Catch Me If You Can, Joker and Knives Out?

[@drew.schettler]

That’s a good question…

[@cineturon]

Probably they would’ve been recognised by KZbin and removed because of copyright reasons otherwise.

[@தமிழ்திமில்]

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[@ezekielshobayo9602]

All shots are unique, I love dolly shot

[@drew.schettler]

I love the dolly shot too.

[@ishanthsingh2k9]

I'm gonna make a movie with my friends for a school project and I'm the director , tips from yall will be appreciated (we are 14-16 in age )

[@drew.schettler]

That sounds awesome! You can email me at [e-mail] with any questions you may have.

[@waynosfotoscameras]

Handheld, in my opinion it is overused as it is easy. People want to pick up the camera and shoot. This shot has became even more over used with the introduction of lightweight cameras. They Don't give that flowing look. I personally keep handheld to a minimum, using shots with intention gives that shot more power, when you show the audience to much of the same, it becomes ordinary.

[@drew.schettler]

Oooo yes! I totally agree but as a solo filmmaker it’s harder to NOT go handheld. I left some solo filmmaking tips in my new video that just dropped kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZanpZqne9yknZI

[@guglielmo_arte_naturale]

That’s why I love Jonh Wick series… great shots when there is a lot of action without useless camera movement that makes scenes confusing and awful to watch.

[@Anisur_Rahaman00001]

brother you look like Andrew Garfield 😃

[@drew.schettler]

Haha, you're not the first to notice!

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[@swashyhimself]

I like how you included everything everywhere worst film ever made

[@drew.schettler]

Everyone is entitled to an opinion. 🤪🤙🏽

[@swashyhimself]

my opinion is strong and essential@@drew.schettler

[@lavidaloka.]

I hate tripod, better do another job than seat and wait

[@drew.schettler]

Exactly!

[@Fudge_Fantasy]

Don't show yourself. Just show the movie clips.

[@drew.schettler]

Haha 😂

[@guglielmo_arte_naturale]

That’s why I love Jonh Wick series… great shots when there is a lot of action without useless camera movement that makes scenes confusing and awful to watch.

[@drew.schettler]

It’s well choreographed

[@guglielmo_arte_naturale]

@@drew.schettler of course it is, it is an amazing action movie so if the camera is steady still the actors and stunts have to make the movement, I know you talked about still shot and emotion but here is more about the camera letting you see the entire scene from a different perspective so cool, love it. Btw thank you for your videos, i m learning a lot since I am super beginner.