CHAPTER 11 Camera Support
It doesn’t matter what format or which camera you are using to shoot your movie, deciding if your camera should move during a shot, and how you want the camera to move, is as important to the tone, style, and meaning of your film as the lighting, locations, costumes, or any other creative element. Directly related to camera movement is the critical factor of camera support; that is to say, what will hold your camera? Whether you’re panning, tracking, following, craning, or even remaining stationary, choosing the appropriate camera support is vital. You need to understand the equipment you have available to you and the expressive potential each piece of gear allows so that you can achieve the aesthetic impact ...
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