Great video production almost always depends on camera support, such as a tripod, shoulder rig, or stabilizer, but shooting handheld can be liberating (and far less expensive). You can shoot faster and go to places where bulky equipment would be prohibitive. But how do you ensure you still get decent footage? In this course, you'll learn a few simple methods for shooting stable video with just your hands and body for support, plus a few bonus accessories that help add points of contact for even more stability.
1.Introduction2 lessons, 10:07
2 lessons, 10:07
1.1Introduction01:04
1.1
Introduction
01:04
1.2What You Need09:03
1.2
What You Need
09:03
2.Handheld Basics5 lessons, 26:23
5 lessons, 26:23
2.1Using Your Body and Basic Objects to Stabilize05:06
2.1
Using Your Body and Basic Objects to Stabilize
05:06
2.2Using the Top Handle and Grip for High and Low Shots04:28
2.2
Using the Top Handle and Grip for High and Low Shots
04:28
2.3Steady Motion05:37
2.3
Steady Motion
05:37
2.4Shooting a Subject Walking05:58
2.4
Shooting a Subject Walking
05:58
2.5Shooting a Walk and Talk With Multiple Subjects05:14
2.5
Shooting a Walk and Talk With Multiple Subjects
05:14
3.Camera Accessories for Better Handheld Shooting3 lessons, 15:14
3 lessons, 15:14
3.1Using a Viewfinder as a Point of Contact04:34
3.1
Using a Viewfinder as a Point of Contact
04:34
3.2The Benefits of a Video Monopod07:10
3.2
The Benefits of a Video Monopod
07:10
3.3Utilizing a Mini Shoulder Brace03:30
3.3
Utilizing a Mini Shoulder Brace
03:30
4.Conclusion2 lessons, 14:34
2 lessons, 14:34
4.1Post-Production Stabilization12:53
4.1
Post-Production Stabilization
12:53
4.2Conclusion01:41
4.2
Conclusion
01:41
Slavik Boyechko is an Emmy award-winning filmmaker and owner of Minn Films, which creates inspirational videos about people and organizations.