Camera Movements

2. PAN SHOT
The pan shot is simply a shot that moves the camera
horizontally from left to right. This camera shot is used to
follow a object or a person during any type of movement.
When using this shot, doing it free-hand might cause a
jerky motion so a tripod could be an easier option and
would also make for a smoother transition. By using this
camera shot the character o the object would obviously
have some significance to the story that is being told in
the movie or television programme.

3. TILT SHOT
The tilt shot is similar to the pan shot but instead of
traveling horizontally the tilt shot travels vertically. By
using this shot it could show that the certain character is
being intimated by something so to show just how big
that certain object or person is the director ops to choose
the tilt shot. For example the tilt shot could be used at
first to show the bottom of the building the slowly start to
expose the rest of the building, that wouldn’t be able to fit
in a still shot. The tilt shot could be done free hand but
for a smoother movement a tripod would be easier.

4. TRACKING OR DOLLY SHOT
The tracking shot is usually done with a dolly. A dolly is a
cart that travels along tracks. The camera is mounted on
the dolly which then moves with the character or object
that it is tracking. This particular shot is usually used in
horror films to create a dramatic scene. A tracking shot
can be known as a trucking shot. When using a dolly for
this shot it usually has a lever so that the height can be
adjusted.

5. CRANE SHOT
The crane shot is a vertical movement that is often used at
the end of a movie or television programme as a cliff-
hanger. By using this camera shot it could create the
feeling of suspense, admiration, intimidation or isolation
because this camera shot also moves away from the
character as it is also moving up which leaves the
audience guessing.

6. PEDESTAL SHOT
Moving the camera up and down without altering the vertical
and horizontal axis. There are two types of pedestals;
pedestal up meaning “moving the camera up” and
pedestal down meaning “moving the camera down.”
Pedestal is often confused with tilt but they are very
different; tilt is just the angle of view tilting up and down
whereas Pedestal means moving the whole camera not
just the angle.

7. HAND HELD SHOOTING
As opposed to shooting on a tripod the camera is instead
held by the camera operator. Traditionally hand held
cameras are smaller than cameras that fit on the tripod.
They allow the operator great freedom throughout the
filming period.
Nowadays many professional video cameras are now small
enough for handheld use.