This document discusses various camera mounting equipment used for cinematography techniques. It describes a monopod as a single pole camera mount, a tripod as a three-legged mount that can connect to a dolly, and a crane as a motion picture camera support that can lift the camera up to 10 feet above the studio floor. It also mentions dollies are used to move the camera horizontally, jib arms permit raising, lowering and moving the camera sideways, and studio pedestals allow raising and lowering the camera while filming.

1. Warm Up
 Describe three camera movements.

2. Camera Mounting Equipment
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TEKS 11Diii – the student is expected to
demonstrate various cinematography techniques by
demonstrating camera and tripod movements.

3. Monopod
 A monopod is a single
pole onto which you
can mount a camera.

4. Tripod
 A tripod is a three-legged
camera
mount. Can be
connected to a dolly
for easy
maneuverability.

5. Crane
 A crane is a motion
picture camera
support that can lift
the camera from
close to the studio
floor to more than 10
feet above it.

6. Dolly
 A dolly is a camera
support that enables
the camera to move in
all horizontal directions.
It can be used to move
the camera toward or
away from the object.

7. Jib Arm
 Similar to a camera crane. Permits the jib
arm operator to raise, lower, and tongue
(move sideways) the jib arm while tilting
and panning the camera.

8. Studio Pedestal
 Heavy camera dolly
that permits raising
and lowering the
camera while on the
air.

9. Steadicam
 Camera mount whose
built-in springs hold
the camera steady
while the operator
moves.