Camera Movement

Question 1

Tracking/Dolly

Answer 1

This is the most common Thor of movement. it follows the line of action at a consistent distance. The camera is mounted onto tracks and moves forwards, backwards, left and right following or ‘tracking” the action as it happens.

Question 2

Pan

Answer 2

A stationery camera moves horizontally from left to right surveying the action.

Question 3

Whip Pan

Answer 3

Same as above except the camera moves dater often creating a blurring effect between shots.

Question 4

Tilt

Answer 4

Opposite of a panning Shot. A stationery camera moves vertically up and down surveying the action.

Question 5

Follow Shot

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Crane Shot

Answer 6

Same as dolly/tracking shot but camera is mounted on a crane or job so view is higher up.