Film Tv-1 Lecture Week 8

When following the actor it is better for the camera to move a little faster and in front of the actor as they walk, rather than following them slightly behind.

Camera assistant to control the focus of the camera lens, whilst the camera man controls the direction of the camera + when using a dolly another assistant to control the movement of the dolly.

Do practice runs of the camera movement and the actor’s position within the camera before the day of shoot to organise and save time. This lecture outlined how time consuming creative decisions can be and how all decisions must be decided before the day of the shoot.