Camera Movement

Crane: is similar to tilt, but it affords greater range of movement.

Dolly/Truck: a camera on wheels; a Steadicam may be used to achieve similar shots, such as camera in, pull back to reveal, truck with, or push in.

Pan: a steady horizontal movement across a scene.

Steadicam: a piece of equipment used for steadying a handheld camera, which is attached to a shock-absorbing arm supported by a harness worn by the camera operator.

Tilt: a steady vertical movement across a scene.

Zoom: a stationary camera that uses a zoom lens to enlarge or diminish the image within the frame.

Tracking or Follow Shot: camera movement call that is an indication for the camera to follow the action; tracks are laid on uneven terrain to make the shot possible.


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