Shooting & Directing Video Flashcards
1
Q
Tripod
A
Three legged stand with spreaders or supporters that keeps the legs steady.
2
Q
Pedestal
A
Heavy wheeled mount used in studio production.
3
Q
Dolly
A
Tripod on wheels.
4
Q
Crane
A
Allow sweeping camera movement through space.
5
Q
Pan
A
Pivot right or left
6
Q
Tilt
A
Pivot up or down
7
Q
Tracking/Trucking
A
Moves through space (truck:free movement of dolly) (track: dolly on dolly tracks)
8
Q
Zoom
A
Optical adjustment that changes the viewers vantage point. (focal length of lens)
9
Q
Beat Sheet
A
Basic skeleton of what you’re filming (shots, story progression, notes)
