Static Shots — When and Why You Should Use Them

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Jan Sørup on Instagram: "🎥 What’s a Static Shot in Film? A static shot is when the camera stays completely still — no movement, no zoom, no pan. The frame is locked. All the motion happens within the shot, not with the camera. 📸 Why use it? To let the viewer focus on the subject To create tension or stillness To give a scene a calm or controlled feeling Sometimes doing nothing is the most effective choice. A static shot can feel powerful when everything else is in motion. 🎬 Watch the reel to