Tracking Shot
Using a Dolly to preform a tracking shot
A dolly is a cart that travels along tube tracks, a camera is mounted to this to record the action and be able to follow it, following the action is called a tracking shot, an easy example of this is feet that are walking. The dolly is set up parallel to the actor with the camera framed up on the actor's feet. The dolly grip pushes the dolly at the same pace of the actor's walking speed for the camera to capture a shot of the feet walking. A camera dolly for your movie can make a world of difference in terms of production value, as a movie is a "motion picture" so it makes sense to add motion, the Dolly and tubes helps for a smooth motion too if you aren't on flat smooth ground.
A dolly is a cart that travels along tube tracks, a camera is mounted to this to record the action and be able to follow it, following the action is called a tracking shot, an easy example of this is feet that are walking. The dolly is set up parallel to the actor with the camera framed up on the actor's feet. The dolly grip pushes the dolly at the same pace of the actor's walking speed for the camera to capture a shot of the feet walking. A camera dolly for your movie can make a world of difference in terms of production value, as a movie is a "motion picture" so it makes sense to add motion, the Dolly and tubes helps for a smooth motion too if you aren't on flat smooth ground.
Our example of a Tracking Shot:
Using a Dolly to perform an Arc shot
Using this particular type of dolly gives you more freedom with the camera as it can move quickly and at any speed you want it to with a push and basically can go anywhere as long as it is on a flat surface. An arc shot can be used to arc or even circle actors, mainly in dance or action scenes, to help for an easy recording.
