Moving Images, Understanding Media

Chapter 1 Motion Picture Language 25

as the Steadicam. Th is device, which is mounted on the operator of the

camera, is used to allow smooth movement of the camera like a dolly shot

without being limited to the wheels or tracks of a dolly. Directors can opt

for a camera style that feels unrehearsed or chaotic by using a hand-held

camera or they can choose the fl uid approach of the Steadicam.

Investigating Tone and Style

As you have seen, style is the way that the images or story are presented.

Th roughout the chapters of this text, you will explore the issues raised by

the following questions. As you watch and make movies with your work in

Figure 1-34a–b These two frames are from one shot in which the camera pushes in on a dolly towards

the actress for dramatic emphasis. (Courtesy of Kendelyn Ouellette).

Figure 1-35a–b In this case, the camera pulls back at the end of a shot. (Courtesy of Carl Casinghino).

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