Pedestals vs. tilts

…As discussed earlier in this course, a pedestal movement is…one in which the camera itself moves up and down.…This can be accomplished with a handheld rig, or…to a greater success, with a jib or crane.…Although similar to a tilt in that we are adjusting the vertical trajectory of a…sequence, pedestals are uniquely powerful in that they…can shift the vantage point of a shot.…Let's take a look at an example of a scene that illustrates this difference.…Here's a man on a date, secretly texting with another woman.…

This movement successfully shifts the focus of the frame…and reveals a new key detail to the viewer.…The up and down tilt motion mimics the…way a waiter or spectator would view the scene.…Let's see what the same scene looks like if we shot it with a pedestal motion.…How does this technique change how we view the scene?…By lowering the camera, we're able to convey to the viewer, let's…take a look at what's going on beneath the surface of this situation.…By opting for a move that is so intentional in refocusing our attention…