Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Camera movement & support · Core

Handheld

Also called: hand-held

ELI5

Camera operation supported primarily by the operator’s body, producing responsive or visibly unstable movement.

Used in conversation

“Let’s compare the handheld with the reference before we commit.”

Pitch context

This term helps a treatment describe how the camera or light will shape the viewer's experience.

Why it matters: Explains what the image should look like and how it can be framed, captured and lit.

Connected terms

  • Shoulder-mountedComputed from definition language and shared taxonomy. This indicates proximity, not synonymy.
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