Camera Movement

I love camera movement. It can make a simple scene much more detailed, elaborate, and beautiful. It can speak about a story just like any other aspect of art used in film, such as creative framing, composition, color, and lighting.

This tracking shot in the film I Am Cuba is really beautiful and works to tell so much detail in the visuals.

Simple dolly or glide track shot can also be very effective in visual storytelling. It can guide the viewer where to look. This clip features several of these types of shots.



Handheld camera work is also a way to incorporate movement into the visuals of a shot. It often gives the scene a very distinct mood, much like a documentary. It feels much more raw and honest. This scene in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows demonstrates this.