This scene is taken from Jurassic Park. The scene follows each actor as they speak by switching between shots taken by each of the three cameras used on set. The three cameras were positioned in ways that shots were taken of one actor, the other actor, and both actors at the same time. After scene was shot, the clips were put into Premiere Pro and formatted as a multi cam project. Using the multi cam viewing tool, I was able to switch between shots to follow the dialog within the scene. This resulted in the final product as shown above.
One of the most important aspects of cinematography that goes commonly unnoticed is having the camera steady. Even a slight amount of movement within a shot can pull the audience away from the film, so it is important to attempt to have shots. There are multiple different ways that you can use to stabilize your camera, some of which are more effective than others. Tripod Using a tripod is the easiest way to stabilize the camera while filming. By having three points of contact with the ground, a tripod keeps the camera extremely stable. The camera would likely only move due to very large movements on the ground or strong winds. The one downside to using a tripod is that it has to remain stationary. If the required shot involves moving around, a tripod can likely not be used. Overall, the tripod is the easiest, simplest, and cheapest way to keep your camera steady. (Image Source) Shoulder Rig A shoulder mount is one way to keep the camera stable while also being able to mov...
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