Uploaded January 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
This video covers 6 different factors that might MOTIVATE a filmmaker TO MOVE or manipulate THE CAMERA to get a more dynamic or cinematic shot.
Moving the camera, adds a whole new “dimension” to the visual experience of the story being told, but camera movement without a purpose, is like a broken pencil, there’s just no point. Some reasons to move the camera are To Provide Greater Context, To Influence the Narrative, For a Subjective Experience, To Follow The Action (Directed Camera Movements vs with Planned Reactive Shots), for an Unmotivated Camera Movement, and No Movement at all. So basically, move the camera with a purpose, or don't move it all...This is video number 6 in my Cinematography or Filmmaking Video series.
🎬My Cinematic Filmmaking Techniques Video Series:
Part 1: SHOT SIZES | youtube.com/watch?v=53C4JPULu68
Part 2: CAMERA ANGLES | youtube.com/watch?v=pR8_IBA3qmg
Part 3: FRAMING + COMPOSITION | youtube.com/watch?v=QY7lYEsUXaA
Part 4: CAMERA MOVEMENTS | youtube.com/watch?v=5ODCB1Ez5Zs
Part 5: FOCAL POINT | youtube.com/watch?v=FZVKrSfYCr0
Part 6: SHOT MOTIVATION | youtube.com/watch?v=eECgr_IN4d4
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:50 1. To Provide Greater Context
1:52 2. To Influence the Narrative
2:49 3. For A Subjective Experience
5:05 4. To Follow The Action
7:29 Directed Camera Movement
9:10 Planned "Reactive" Shots
10:52 5. Un-Motivated Camera Movement
11:23 6. When NOT to Move The Camera
🧦 FTC Legal Disclaimer: Some of the links in this description may be affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission at NO ADDITIONAL cost to you if you decide to purchase something, and it's a great way to support me and my channel!
📷 GEAR THAT I USE:
Main Camera (Panasonic G9): amzn.to/3npo1Rl
Wide Lens (Sigma 16mm): amzn.to/3sXsCvu
Portrait Lens (Sigma 30mm): amzn.to/3gEcgVO
Camera Shotgun Mic (Sennheiser MKE600): amzn.to/3vgArOg
USB Desktop Mic (Blue Yeti): amzn.to/3dOtjTe
Second Camera (Panasonic G85): amzn.to/3aAqgfu
📞CONTACT ME:
sdolinski@me.com
📺 ABOUT MY CHANNEL
Hi! My name is Shawn Dolinski of the Digital Workshop! I am a high school filmmaking, photography and animation teacher and I make YouTube Video Tutorials for everyday, average, regular people like you and me. My Tutorials are meant to help you learn how to make the most out the equipment and software that you have (or that you can afford) taking you from beginner to pro along the way. So if you want videos that are clear, helpful & straight to point, then this is the channel for you! Enjoy!
This video covers 6 different factors that might MOTIVATE a filmmaker TO MOVE or manipulate THE CAMERA to get a more dynamic or cinematic shot.
Moving the camera, adds a whole new “dimension” to the visual experience of the story being told, but camera movement without a purpose, is like a broken pencil, there’s just no point. Some reasons to move the camera are To Provide Greater Context, To Influence the Narrative, For a Subjective Experience, To Follow The Action (Directed Camera Movements vs with Planned Reactive Shots), for an Unmotivated Camera Movement, and No Movement at all. So basically, move the camera with a purpose, or don't move it all...This is video number 6 in my Cinematography or Filmmaking Video series.
🎬My Cinematic Filmmaking Techniques Video Series:
Part 1: SHOT SIZES | youtube.com/watch?v=53C4JPULu68
Part 2: CAMERA ANGLES | youtube.com/watch?v=pR8_IBA3qmg
Part 3: FRAMING + COMPOSITION | youtube.com/watch?v=QY7lYEsUXaA
Part 4: CAMERA MOVEMENTS | youtube.com/watch?v=5ODCB1Ez5Zs
Part 5: FOCAL POINT | youtube.com/watch?v=FZVKrSfYCr0
Part 6: SHOT MOTIVATION | youtube.com/watch?v=eECgr_IN4d4
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:50 1. To Provide Greater Context
1:52 2. To Influence the Narrative
2:49 3. For A Subjective Experience
5:05 4. To Follow The Action
7:29 Directed Camera Movement
9:10 Planned "Reactive" Shots
10:52 5. Un-Motivated Camera Movement
11:23 6. When NOT to Move The Camera
🧦 FTC Legal Disclaimer: Some of the links in this description may be affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission at NO ADDITIONAL cost to you if you decide to purchase something, and it's a great way to support me and my channel!
📷 GEAR THAT I USE:
Main Camera (Panasonic G9): amzn.to/3npo1Rl
Wide Lens (Sigma 16mm): amzn.to/3sXsCvu
Portrait Lens (Sigma 30mm): amzn.to/3gEcgVO
Camera Shotgun Mic (Sennheiser MKE600): amzn.to/3vgArOg
USB Desktop Mic (Blue Yeti): amzn.to/3dOtjTe
Second Camera (Panasonic G85): amzn.to/3aAqgfu
📞CONTACT ME:
sdolinski@me.com
📺 ABOUT MY CHANNEL
Hi! My name is Shawn Dolinski of the Digital Workshop! I am a high school filmmaking, photography and animation teacher and I make YouTube Video Tutorials for everyday, average, regular people like you and me. My Tutorials are meant to help you learn how to make the most out the equipment and software that you have (or that you can afford) taking you from beginner to pro along the way. So if you want videos that are clear, helpful & straight to point, then this is the channel for you! Enjoy!
