Are you tired of seeing the same filmmaking techniques over and over again? It seems like every year, there’s a new trend that takes over the industry. From shallow depth of field to time-lapses, gimbals to drones, it’s hard to keep up. But just because something is popular doesn’t mean you shouldn’t experiment with it. After all, these fads come and go, but the creativity and experimentation of up-and-coming filmmakers will always be relevant.
Take gimbals, for example. While they’ve been overused in recent years, they can still be a valuable tool when used correctly. As Jakob Bowen from The Buff Nerds points out, it’s all about eliciting emotion and telling a story. And that’s what filmmaking is all about, isn’t it? Using technology to create a specific shot that will resonate with your audience.
But where do these fads come from? It’s not like someone just invents a new technique and suddenly everyone wants to use it. These methods have been used in motion pictures and television for decades. The difference now is that the small consumer can finally replicate the shot for a fraction of the cost. With the rise of affordable, full-frame cameras, shallow depth of field and rack focusing took over the YouTube filmmaking community like wildfire. And while some may argue that these techniques are overused, they can still be effective when used sparingly.
So don’t let the latest trend discourage you from experimenting with new techniques. After all, the trends and fads in online content rarely shift into feature films and television. And who knows, maybe your experimentation will lead to the next big thing in filmmaking.
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