III. Cinematography: Camera Movement Flashcards
1
Q
Pan (Panorama Shot)
A
The camera rotates from a fixed position along a horizontal plane (pan right/left; 360 degree pan)
2
Q
Swish Pan
A
The camera moves very rapidly along the horizontal plane so that the action appears blurred.
3
Q
Tilt
A
To camera tilts up or vertically (tilt up/tilt down)
4
Q
Tracking shot
A
The camera travels in any direction (track backward, forward, left, right). The camera can be mounted on a truck or dolly to permit high-speed movement
5
Q
Framing
A
Consider the edges/borders of the image. How are shots framed and what vantage point does that framing provide for the spectator? Are things framed frontally, centrally? Are they cropped and fragmented?
