Camera Movement

Why does the beginning shot example look bad from a technical as well as a storytelling viewpoint? What are three differences between the static shot examples that the narrator shows and shots with a dolly or a hand held rig?

The beginning shot was extremely shaky for no enhancement in the storytelling. If the camera movement was specifically intended to fit the scene, it would have been perfect. However, in other cases, the jittering of the camera was unstable and took away from the audience's attention. In order to fix the problem, a bigger weight should have been added to the camera to create a smoother image. In comparison to the dolly or the hand held rig, the static shot displays minimum production value. With little effort, the footage could have looked more cinematic. Furthermore, the dolly shot was able to show more emotion in the scene, enhancing the actor's performance. The static shot was no more than the display of the actor's skills.