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Camera movement

Move with a reason, hold the ends, choose the right tool.

1. Every move needs a motivation

Push-in (dolly in)

Push in for emphasis, pull out for context, track to follow, orbit for drama. If you can't say why it moves, lock it off.

2. Hold 2–3 seconds before and after

Parallax

Editors need clean start and end frames. Start still, move at a constant speed, end still.

3. Use the right tool

Slider Shot

Tripod for locked and pan/tilt, slider for short precise moves, gimbal for walking moves, handheld for energy and documentary.

Your camera · Sony A7 V

A7 V: use SteadyShot Standard for handheld, Active for walking (slight crop), and OFF on a tripod. Your lens has no optical stabilisation, so the body does all the work.

4. Speed is emotion

Orbit / arc

Slow moves feel calm and premium; fast moves feel urgent. Most client work wants slower than you think.