Handheld Camera and the Different Kinds of Impact It Creates in Film

Handheld Camera and the Different Kinds of Impact It Creates in Film

A handheld camera in a film can make an image feel all shaky, as if the earth beneath it trembles. Or it can be so subtle that you’ll barely see it. In any case, it’s not just a tool for quick point and shoot. It’s a valuable part of the visual language in film that can achieve very different effects on viewers. Provided you don’t overdo it, of course. Let’s revisit the basics and examine the psychological aspects of the handheld camera, explori…