27/07/2026
Shot this reel in under a minute!
Swipe through for a breakdown of the shots I used for the Tesla Model 3. Some of these angles are seriously underrated 😫
I loveee crane shots. Here’s how you can pull one off:
• Set your gimbal to PTF mode (Pan + Tilt only).
• Start from the highest point, then slowly kneel down while tilting the gimbal upwards.
• The trick is matching your kneeling speed with your tilt speed. It might take a few tries, and that’s completely normal.
• Shooting in a higher frame rate helps too. I filmed this at 50fps and slowed it down by 50% in post. This gives you a bit more room to move faster while keeping the final shot nice and smooth.
It’s a great way to reveal the surroundings while introducing your subject at the same time. Simple shot, but it instantly makes a reel feel more cinematic.
For this shot, I combined a crane movement with a slight orbit around the mirror.
When the mirror starts unfolding, all those movements work together and make the action feel much bigger than it actually is.
Sometimes it’s not about creating more movement — it’s about making the movement that’s already there feel more dramatic.
Ahh the classic steering wheel shot.
It gives viewers a glimpse of the captain’s seat and helps them imagine what it’s like behind the wheel.
I also love using the window as a foreground element. It’s a simple trick, but it adds an extra layer of depth and makes the shot feel a lot more immersive.
Sometimes the foreground is what takes a shot from flat to cinematic.
This one’s a must.
A quarter angle lets you see the most of the car in a single shot, which is why it’s one of my go-to angles.
You can do this from the front or rear, but I went with the rear for this one. I’ve always been a fan of the Model 3’s taillights, so it felt like the obvious choice.
Simple, but it works every time.
Don’t skip the brand shot.
It’s a simple way to reinforce the identity of the subject and remind viewers what they’re actually looking at.
For this one, I kept it at eye level. You could go lower to make the brand feel more powerful, but I felt it would’ve clashed with the overall vibe of the video.
The location was bright
