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Originally Posted by Nautilus
Since you say so OK. Steadycam and other cine equipement manufactures must be loosing tons of business now. Handheld is OK, no need for that fancy stuff anymore, just run and gun. lol
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No running and gunning involved if you are filming a gonzo porn movie with two people fucking on a bed or a couch. Just need a cameraman with a little experience and a steady hand. If I was filming a feature movie with dialog and people walking around various rooms while they were talking or interacting, or action sequences or other complex moves, I'd consider using more sophisticated tools like I have in the past.
That being said, your assertion that handheld HD footage doesn't look good unless one uses a jib or a tripod is ridiculous and the idea of using a small crane for a pov scene is as laughable as it is impractical in most cases. I would even make the argument that a experienced porn cameraman with a steady hand can get better, more fluid angles and more dynamic looking footage than any jib or crane, which, although they can be useful, are really very limited in the angles they offer.