camera movements

camera movements

Pan Movement:

A movement which scans a scene horizontally. The camera is placed on a tripod, which moves on a stationary axis point as the camera is turned, often to follow a moving object which is kept in the middle of the frame

Tilt Movement:

a movement which scans a scene vertically, otherwise its the same as a pan movement

Dolly Shot:

The camera is placed on a moving vehicle and moves alongside the action, generally following a moving figure or object. The camera may be placed on a car, plane mainly, but sometimes a shopping trolley(normally by inderpendent film makes in a budget) A dolly shot may be a good way of portraying movement, the journey of a character for instance, or for moving from a long shot to a close-up, gradually focusing the audience on a particular object or character.

Hand Held Shots:

Hand held cameras give a sense of realism, and they can make the audience feel as though they are part of a scene, rather than viewing it from a fixed position. this adds feeling towards the audience

Crane Shots:

Basicallyexcitement , dolly-shots-in-the-air. A crane , is a large is a useful way of moving a camera - it can move up, down, left, right, swooping in on action or moving diagonally out of it, and can give a larger view of the current scene

Zoom Lenses:

this can be done on either a moving or still camera, this means that the photographer can get a 'close up' shot while still being some distance from the subject. A video zoom lens can change the position of the audience, either very quickly or slowly, without moving the camera, this saves a lot of trouble for the film makes, and also adds a increased suspense feel and can add movement and excitement to the scene.

Aerial Shots:

An exciting variation of a crane shot, usually taken from a helicopter. This is often used at the beginning of a film, in order to establish setting and movement, this immediately shows to the audience the setting and the size of the current location.