Chapter 3. Shooting
Wait! Don’t start reading this chapter until you’ve read “The Camera,” a supplemental chapter on the DVD. As one lazy filmmaker to another, trust me, it’s worth it. In that chapter you learn the how of camera work, and in this chapter you’ll learn the what. I describe some techniques for getting great shots that tell your story and boost your production value, and then offer some tools and techniques for moving the camera smoothly, achieving motion effects such as the all-important slo-mo, and lighting your movie on a budget. You’ll find several After Effects tutorials as well as some DIY camera mount projects, so get your mouse in one hand and your Makita in the other!
Making Memorable Shots
When I discussed production value ...
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