# Take Your Handheld Camerawork to the Next Level: 10 Tips from DP Chris Weaver

Published 2019-07-31 · Updated 2026-03-19 · Professional AV on MarketScale
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> Last month we shared some of Stillmotion’s tips for shooting handheld with DSLR cameras. While a good portion of the “DSLR Generation” of filmmakers are still shooting with DSLR’s, many are now shooting with various full-sized digital cinema cameras such as the EPIC and Alexa. Most of the basics of shooting handheld are applicable to whatever camera…

Last month we shared some of [Stillmotion’s tips for shooting handheld](https://nofilmschool.com/2013/06/shoot-smoother-handheld-footage-dslr/) with DSLR cameras. While a good portion of the “DSLR Generation” of filmmakers are still shooting with DSLR’s, many are now shooting with various full-sized digital cinema cameras such as the EPIC and Alexa. Most of the basics of shooting handheld are applicable to whatever camera system you happen to be using, but going handheld with larger cameras and rigs can be an entirely different animal.

Chris Weaver’s blog [Through The Lens](https://filmcameracourse.wordpress.com/) has an excellent post with 10 more tips for shooting handheld that should help you continue to refine your handheld skills no matter which camera you use.

Read more at [No Film School](https://nofilmschool.com/2013/07/camerawork-tips-from-dp-chris-weaver)

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