J.R. Hudson
Spirit Animal
Re: Dolly Movement
That movie is underated! I loved it! (except for the dumbass ending)
That movie is underated! I loved it! (except for the dumbass ending)
Dolly Movement
- Thread starter dsk
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Re: Dolly Movement
Having been a feature film/television editor for years, heed Anartiste's advice! Dolly speed is also important in this respect. You can get away with some "awkward" cuts if the dolly shot is a slow one. Here are some other tips:
If you want to start a dolly shot at the beginning of a line of dialogue end a dolly shot on a particular word of dialogue, put the dolly on the end position. Have the actor say the line and back the dolly up as the actor says the line. Voila! You have the beginning point of the dolly.
Don't telegraph the shot. The actors movements should tell you when to start your dolly. In other words, if you have a character that starts walking, start to dolly on the actors movements, not a split second before. Of course, there are always times when you'll want to break the rules.
If your walking scene on the street is at night, put a soft light on the dolly. That way you won't have to light the entire street.
Make sure your dolly surface is smooth. You don't want to hit a bump in the middle of the shot.
Schedual more time when doing dolly shots. A lot can go wrong when camera's and actors are all moving.
Good Luck!
Dan
www.DVcameraRigs.com
Having been a feature film/television editor for years, heed Anartiste's advice! Dolly speed is also important in this respect. You can get away with some "awkward" cuts if the dolly shot is a slow one. Here are some other tips:
If you want to start a dolly shot at the beginning of a line of dialogue end a dolly shot on a particular word of dialogue, put the dolly on the end position. Have the actor say the line and back the dolly up as the actor says the line. Voila! You have the beginning point of the dolly.
Don't telegraph the shot. The actors movements should tell you when to start your dolly. In other words, if you have a character that starts walking, start to dolly on the actors movements, not a split second before. Of course, there are always times when you'll want to break the rules.
If your walking scene on the street is at night, put a soft light on the dolly. That way you won't have to light the entire street.
Make sure your dolly surface is smooth. You don't want to hit a bump in the middle of the shot.
Schedual more time when doing dolly shots. A lot can go wrong when camera's and actors are all moving.
Good Luck!
Dan
www.DVcameraRigs.com
HansK
Veteran
Re: Dolly Movement
[quote author=dsk link=board=news;num=1081869184;start=0#0 date=04/13/04 at 08:13:04]I am looking for some dolly techniques that may add to the visuals of my project.[/quote]
Take a look at Steven Katz's books on film directing, shot by shot and cinematic motion. The former book devotes several chapters to "the moving camera".
- H
[quote author=dsk link=board=news;num=1081869184;start=0#0 date=04/13/04 at 08:13:04]I am looking for some dolly techniques that may add to the visuals of my project.[/quote]
Take a look at Steven Katz's books on film directing, shot by shot and cinematic motion. The former book devotes several chapters to "the moving camera".
- H
Re: Dolly Movement
While we're on the subject of dolly movement; has anybody seen the latest version of indie dolly (www.indiedolly.com)? You can now stand on it and ride. 8)
While we're on the subject of dolly movement; has anybody seen the latest version of indie dolly (www.indiedolly.com)? You can now stand on it and ride. 8)