camera movements
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Powerpoint focusing on various camera movements with definitions and possible dramatic meaningsTRANSCRIPT
Camera MovementsCamera MovementsDefinitions & Meaning
PanPan
DEFINITION:The horizontal movement of a camera from left to right or vice versa, where the camera base is static
DRAMATIC MEANING:New information is revealed. It could be about the parameters of a location, an important clue, or a hidden character
Pan Example: TrafficPan Example: Traffic
TiltTilt
DEFINITION:A camera movement in which the base remains stationary, but the head of the camera moves up and down
DRAMATIC MEANING:Used as a reveal to- sizing up a building or another character
Tilt Example: Raging BullTilt Example: Raging Bull
Tracking ShotTracking Shot
DEFINITION:A camera movement where the camera follows the action on rails or tracks
DRAMATIC MEANING:Often used to follow action
Tracking Shot ExampleTracking Shot Example
DollyDolly
DEFINITION:A platform on wheels, on which a camera can be placed in order to allow more freedom of movement during filming. Not restricted to simple rectilinear movements
DRAMATIC MEANING:Used to follow action
Dolly ExampleDolly Example
CraneCrane
DEFINITION:The camera is placed on an arm and allows it to be lifted into the air, often for high-angle shots
DRAMATIC MEANING:Can be used to reveal secrets and pertinent events
Crane Example: The PlayerCrane Example: The Player
SteadicamSteadicam
DEFINITION:Has the freedom of a handheld shot but its stabilisation device smoothes out the bumpiness of the handheld shot
DRAMATIC MEANING:Can be used for point-of-view shots, but also used to suggest dreams and fantasies
Steadicam Example: Russian ArkSteadicam Example: Russian Ark
HandheldHandheld
DEFINITION:The camera is literally handheld by the camera operator. Often bumpy/jerky
DRAMATIC MEANING:Often used to suggest instability
Handheld Example: The Blair Handheld Example: The Blair Witch ProjectWitch Project
ZoomZoom
DEFINITION:A single shot which moves towards a particular subject
DRAMATIC MEANING:When done very quickly it can displace the audience, but it can also be used to concentrate the viewers’ gaze on something specific
Zoom ExampleZoom Example
Reverse ZoomReverse Zoom
DEFINITION:A single shot which moves away from a particular subject
DRAMATIC MEANING:When done very quickly it can displace the audience, but it can also be used to show the wider picture or context of an image
Reverse Zoom Example: VertigoReverse Zoom Example: Vertigo