If the film production has a lower budget that doesn’t allow for a cameraman, then a cinematographer may also need to work as the camera operator. This won’t be the case on fancy Hollywood productions with huge film crews, but it’s more common on small music video shoots or indie films. Camera movement is a great tool for building emotion and suspense. Using a steadicam to move the camera with characters can add a subjective perspective, putting you in the subject’s shoes. On the other hand, a static camera might create a more objective point of view.
