I feel like the rise in being able to shoot digitally and not on film has really affected cinematography. Frequently, I'm seeing boring shots and a lot of static cameras. I don't need them to move the camera all the time; I need them to care about why they're choosing these shots. I'm not sure if it's to save money or because everything is shot on volume stages and they need the right angles for CGI, but it feelsl ike we've lost the art of camera movement in this industry. That's why I think every cinematographer out there should watch this new video by The House of Tabula, which is a deep dive into the stylistic choices and impact of camera movement in filmmaking.Let's dive in. The Art Of Moving The Camera Like I said in the opener, I feel like we've lost our way when it comes to moving the camera. It should be giving the viewer a point of view or plunge us directly into the action. Camera movement evokes excitement, energy, and dynamism. It has to connect us to the events on screen. Think of the raw, immersive feel of a handheld camera in a film like City of God, which makes the chaos feel palpable and real. Or consider the meticulously planned tracking shots in a Scorsese film, which build a sense of urgencyA moving camera is a character in itself.But it doesn't have to always move... The Strength in StillnessThere's a lot of power in a...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 18 July