Glossary: Handheld Shot
A mobile framing that uses the camera operator’s body as a camera support, either holding it by hand or using a harness. In the clip below, the tight handheld shot on Benjamin's face evokes his anxiety and claustrophobia while he circulates through the party.
From The Graduate
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Clip 1: Handheld camera (1:20, 19MB MPEG) |