cameratrilling
Cameratrilling is a cinematographic technique defined as the deliberate, rhythmic oscillation of the camera to produce a tremor-like motion in the image. Unlike spontaneous handheld shake, cameratrilling is choreographed to generate a particular tempo and amplitude, often to convey urgency, unease, or documentary realism. The term is not widely standardized and may be used variably by directors, cinematographers, and educators in discussions of camera motion.
It can be achieved with small, repeatable motions performed on a handheld rig or mounted on a
Applications include indie cinema, music videos, and experimental works to heighten immediacy, disorientation, or surveillance-like realism.
Safety and practical considerations: Cameratrilling requires attention to camera limits, rig stability, and actor safety. Overuse
See also: shaky cam, handheld camera, motion control, camera motion study.