Cinematography - camera movement (Audio visual media)

Question 1

What is the purpose of camera movement?

Answer 1

Adds meaning to a scene + encourages viewer to read scene in a particular way

Question 2

What types of movement are there?

Answer 2

Actual, or generated by the use of a lens

Question 3

Explain when a camera pans + what does it mean:

Answer 3

• Base of camera remains static, head rotates horizontally left + right
• Means viewers need to notice details/characters in that scene

Question 4

Explain when a camera tilts + what does it mean:

Answer 4

• Base stays still, but head moves vertically up/down
• Means viewer may have been positioned as a character in film, looking up/down building or a character

Question 5

What are tracking shots?

Answer 5

When a camera moves in, out, or sideways to follow action

Question 6

How are tracking shots made?

Answer 6

Camera may be mounted on a track or dolly (tripod with wheels), or a steadicam hand held camera may be used