A crucial aspect of visual work, photography or videography, is getting the right lighting on your subject. Especially if you’re working in a studio, you should have full control over the look of your subject, because lighting can make a huge difference in transitioning your photos or footage from looking amateur, to looking professional.
Shooting handheld on a camera is an essential tool to have as a filmmaker. Even if you have tripods, gimbals, sliders, or other stabilizing tools, handheld shots can create more natural motion than those other tools. Additionally, you might need to work on a project that requires you to shoot in tight spaces, where you really only have room for your hands and a camera. That’s why it is important to always be able to shoot handheld.
