Context
In cinematography, the camera neither does two things: stay still or move! One of the main movement shots is a tracking shot. A tracking shot is any shot where the camera follows the subject being recorded. They are often shot with Dolly, Steadicam, Gimbal, or drone. It depends on the effect the director wants.
Here is an example of one of my favorite tracking shots in film.
Learning how to properly shoot tracking shots are especially important, because, in the scene we chose, nearly half of the shots are tracking. If they are not done properly, it would significantly decrease the quality of the production. Filming tracking shots without background knowledge may make the shot shake/unstable, have framing issues, and cause blurry shots (focus issues). So to avoid that, I researched how to create a typical tracking shot!
How To!
Pre-Filming
This part is the most important since it's the foundation for the next steps. First, prepping your gear. We will be using an iPhone and a stabilizer, however, by changing the settings (frame, qualities), it'll help our scenes look much better. Next is planning movement. In this step, I will decide what we are tracking, plan the path, and do a practice walk.
Filming
The actual bit! When recording, walk steadily. For extra smoothness: bend your knees, or use a rolling chair/skateboard. And also remember to keep the framing. Since this is a Swede project, I already have a clear understanding of what the shot should look like!
Post-Filming
Here, the editor will do the rest. Aka, polish the clip, stabilize, and trim the clip that fits their vision.
Down below is the YouTube video that helped me learn how to create a tracking shot.
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