On http://www.bbc.co.uk/blast/film I came accross this rather exciting revelation. When I saw and read about dolly/ tracking shots before I thought I wouldn't be able to do them because I don't have the equipment but this article explains how to do it without a budget. I think I could use this kind of shot when Laura comes back from getting the shovel, filming her back from her head to her waist as she walks into the kitchen then maybe the shot can continue and zoom on Louise's wee guilty face.
Zero budget tracking shot
How can I get the effect of a tracking shot while shooting on video, without all the kit and on zero budget?
When done well, tracking shots are great and can add a real sense of movement to your video. Of course, you don't have to spend lots of money on high-end tracks and dollies to get that smooth movement.
Some solutions that are actually regularly used by professional video and film-makers involve attaching their camera to some device such as a shopping trolley, a bike, and wheelchair, a car... In fact, almost anything with wheels!
It's important that they have rubber wheels as this is more absorbent of any minor bumps you go over. Often you won't see these in your viewfinder but on a television screen they become very noticeable. Also, the advantage of working with these 'ordinary' devices is that they are easy to get into small areas, imagine trying to do that with lots of professional tracks?
The only thing you may have to borrow or worse case scenario purchase is something that will firmly attach your camera to the trolley or bike. They're not too expensive and they will be important when trying to ensure that your camera is very securely attached to the moving device.
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