Pans and Tilts and Dollies, oh my! Camera movement is an essential tool in cinematic storytelling. However, sometimes the whats, the whens, the whys, or the equipment hold us back from utilizing this area of filmmaking to elevate our projects. Join Cinematographer John Knudsen as we explore all things camera movement.

John Knudsen is a director of photography based in Wilmington, North Carolina. He began his career in the Austin indie film scene, working his way from 1st assistant camera to gaffer over more than a handful of features, and then transitioned to director of photography for commercials, music videos and corporate videos. He moved to Wilmington in 2018 and collaborates with local production companies such as Port City Films, Wallaby Films and Lighthouse Films. In his spare time, you can find John honing his leathercraft, riding his bike all over town or running the Roll Cape Fear Skee-Ball League. Check out John’s latest cinematography effort on the short film “Closing” here at Cucalorus.