Wednesday 2 October 2013

Camera Movement

The perfect video to describe different camera movements and the connotations we can pick up from such moves!





Crab

A less-common term for tracking or trucking. following the action sideways
Dolly


The camera is mounted on a cart which travels along tracks for a very smooth movement. Also known as a tracking shot
Dolly Zoom


A technique in which the camera moves closer or further from the subject while simultaneously adjusting the zoom angle to keep the subject the same size in the frame.
Follow

The camera physically follows the subject at a more or less constant distance.
Pan

Horizontal movement, left and right.
Pedestal 

Moving the camera position vertically with respect to the subject.
TiltVertical movement of the camera angle, i.e. pointing the camera up and down (as opposed to moving the whole camera up and down).