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.
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).
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.
- 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.
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!
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
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
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
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.
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 th-cam.com/video/_eDtgqFwqg0/w-d-xo.html
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?
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.
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 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.
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I had no idea so much detail when into camera shots. You know your stuff, Drew! So interesting.
Thanks Jason! So much detail to getting the right look and feel. It’s an art form!
Bro is so handsome
Bruh, he’s 🗿
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
Me too! It feels more authentic
Thank you for naming each film you reference. So good!
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.
Yeah! Sometimes you just can’t go wrong with NOT moving the camera. 🎥
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).
@@arnisbrown5848watch gawx2
Hes really osmm
I love to use static shots. They allow me to focus on the framing and lighting. It also makes my videos pretty chill.
Those static locked off shots evoke an emotion other camera shots can't feel.
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.
You could not have said that any better or any clearer! 🤙🏽💪🏼
All of them are great tools to tell the story at hand.
This is going on my FILMMAKING 100 playlist, really great knowledge & examples!
Awesome, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
HANDHELD ❤❤
I feel the same way 🤙🏽
Lars von Trier and Thomas Vinterberg have a great use of handheld shots!
They really do!
- 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.
this 6 minutes video taught me more than 6 minutes of film school
That’s means a lot! I’m stoked you got that kind of value out of this video 💪🏼
u serious? crazy!
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!
This guide is amazing! Really valuable insights in this. Great delivery :) 👌
Glad it was helpful! 💪🏼
All shots are unique, I love dolly shot
I love the dolly shot too.
Nicely articulated👍
Thank you kindly
This is quite insightful
Thanks 🙏
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
So much to learn, even for me.
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
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
Thanks my man! 💪🏼 more content incoming.
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
Thanks for the idea!
That may be worth exploring.
wonderful, thank you so much. Liked and subscribed :)
Thanks and welcome 🤙🏽
Good video, thank you for taking the time to make this video!
No worries! 🤙🏽
Quality Content man!
Thanks my friend! 💪🏼
This is really impressive 👏👏
Thanks Dude! 🤙🏽
well explained!!
Thanks 🙏
I am now wondering how can I use these in my woodworking videos lol
Very nice video, professional presentation and content. Thanks, I'm glad to subscribe for more content.
Definitely more content incoming.
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nice one man, subbing
Thanks my friend. 🤙🏽
Good video, and really interesting. Thanks for sharing it. Jesus Loves You man! 🔥👍🏼
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video
Thanks my man! 💪🏼🤙🏽
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.
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 th-cam.com/video/_eDtgqFwqg0/w-d-xo.html
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?
I can agree with you. 💪🏼
@@drew.schettler Thanks for the reply.
Also, am I mistaken, or did this channel used to be called Resonate Films?
Why did you crop the clips from Catch Me If You Can, Joker and Knives Out?
That’s a good question…
Probably they would’ve been recognised by TH-cam and removed because of copyright reasons otherwise.
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 )
That sounds awesome! You can email me at drew@resonatefilms.co with any questions you may have.
What gear do you use to film this episode? Great look
Black Magic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K
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.
brother you look like Andrew Garfield 😃
Haha, you're not the first to notice!
I want watch thus after work please like my comment
I like how you included everything everywhere worst film ever made
Everyone is entitled to an opinion. 🤪🤙🏽
my opinion is strong and essential@@drew.schettler
I hate tripod, better do another job than seat and wait
Exactly!
Don't show yourself. Just show the movie clips.
Haha 😂
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.
It’s well choreographed
@@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.