Camera: Movements

Camera movements includes ~

• The Pan
• The Tilt
• Tracking (Dolly Cam)
• The Crane
• Handheld
• SteadyCam

                                         

Panning is a method whereby the camera moves horizontally to the left or right. With this technique, you are able to follow a specific type of movement or track an object.

A Tilt shot is very similar to panning, the only difference is it moves vertically.Tilt shots are often used to show the vertical significance of something in particular. For example, being at the bottom of a building and wanting to get the full shot of it, however as it is too big to fit into the frame, a tilt is essential.

Tracking shots are widely used in the industry of Hollywood. A tracking shot includes the use of dollies to drag the camera around a scene. 

The Crane is like a substance for a camera to shoot from, the most obvious uses are to view actors from above or to move up and away from them.

Handheld shots serve to create a more "home-made" or dramatic feel to a shot. although it delivers a cameras freedom in terms of movement, it also delivers a jerky and unstable shot. Camera shake is used to convey a sense of realism.

The Steadicam develops the moving shot further and allows a smooth and clear movement of single shots covering a number of perspectives over an area of uneven terrain or in small confined spaces.