Hey Reader,

Zach here,

With a new free tutorial from Martin Klekner — and this one tackles a problem we see all the time: Camera animations that just don’t feel right.

From awkward stops to robotic motion, even small mistakes can make a shot feel unpolished and pull your audience out of the story.

That’s why Martin put together this focused tutorial to help you quickly level up your camera work and avoid the most common pitfalls.

​Click here to watch the tutorial​

In this tutorial, Martin — author of our Master Cinematic Storytelling course — walks you through 8 common camera animation mistakes, and shows how to fix them, so your scenes feel natural, grounded, and cinematic.

Here’s a quick breakdown:

❌ Mistake #1: Abrupt Stops

Sudden changes in movement kill the cinematic vibe. Martin shows how to ease in and out naturally.

❌ Mistake #2: Default Bézier Curve

Relying on default easing can make your animation feel artificial. You’ll learn how to customize it for a more organic look.

❌ Mistake #3: Speeding up big Camera Moves

Fast acceleration in drone or dolly shots can feel floaty or fake. Martin shows how to ground your motion.

❌ Mistake #4: Cutting too Soon

Don’t rush your audience. Let them absorb the moment before jumping to the next shot.

❌ Mistake #5: Moving too Fast

Big sweeping shots often move faster than a real-world camera could, which can break immersion.

❌ Mistake #6: Clairvoyant Camera Moves

If your camera "knows" what’s coming before it happens, it can feel fake and rehearsed.

❌ Mistake #7: Disconnected Camera Moves

If your camera doesn’t flow between shots, it feels amateur. Martin shows how to connect camera moves smoothly.

❌ Mistake #8: Ignoring the Shot-to-Shot flow

Choppy or confusing cuts can disorient your viewer. Learn how to connect shots with clarity and rhythm.

This tutorial is a fast, practical way to improve your shot design and storytelling.

If you want to dive deeper into this subject and are serious about learning to become a 3D filmmaker and director, our new course on Mastering Cinematic Storytelling in Blender is for you.

You can get it with a 20% Early Bird Discount (till Friday, May 2nd 23:59 CEST).

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To claim your discount, simply use the coupon code below and enter it at the checkout page.

Coupon Code: EARLYBIRD20

See you inside!

~Zach