Camera mounting equipment

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.