Research into the Camera Techniques

 What is a Camera movement?

What are Camera Movements? Simply put, a camera movement is a filmmaking technique that describes how a camera moves about to help enhance a story. Specific camera movements help change the audience's view without cutting; they can be a great way to make your video more immersive and engaging.

What are the types of camera movements?

There are several different types of camera movement: 

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  Pan
• Tilt
• Zoom 
• Tracking Shot
• Dolly Shot
• Following shot
• Pedestal

1. Pan

Panning is when you move your camera horizontally; either left to right or right to left, while its base is fixated on a certain point. You are not moving the position of the camera itself, just the direction it faces. These types of shots are great for establishing a sense of location within your story.

2. Tilt

Tilting is when you move the camera vertically, up to down or down to up, while its base is fixated to a certain point. Again, like panning, this move typically involves the use of a tripod where the camera is stationary but you move the angle it points to. These shots are popular when introducing a character, especially one of grandeur, in a movie.

3. Dolly

A dolly is when you move the entire camera forwards and backwards, typically on some sort of track or motorized vehicle. This type of movement can create beautiful, flowing effects when done correctly. If you want to attempt a dolly, make sure your track is stable and will allow for fluid movement.

4. Truck

Trucking is the same as dollying, only you are moving the camera from left to right instead of in and out. Again, it is best to do this using a fluid motion track that will eliminate any jerking or friction.

5. Pedestal

A pedestal is when you move the camera vertically up or down while it is fixated in one location. This term came from the use of studio cameras when the operators would have to adjust the pedestal the camera sat on to compensate for the height of the subject. A pedestal move is easy to do when the camera is fixated to an adjustable tripod.

6. Tracking Shot

The tracking shot is an important shot type and a true building block for any film. Similar to how establishing shots set the scene, the tracking shot lets you capture movement, then use that motion to draw the viewer into the scene over time.

6. Following Shot:

Follow shot is a specific camera angle in which the subject being filmed is seemingly pursued by the camera

Different types of Shot Angles

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  Eye Level Shot
• Low Angle Shot
• High Angle Shot
• Hip Level Shot
• Knee Level Shot
• Ground Level Shot
• Shoulder Level Shot
• Dutch Angle Shot
• Overhead Shot
• Aerial Shot

Different types of Shot Sizes

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  Extreme Wide Shot (EWS)
• Wide Shot (WS) / (LS)
• Full Shot (FS)
• Medium Wide Shot (MWS) / (MLS)
• Cowboy Shot
• Medium Shot (MS)
• Medium Close Up (MCU)
• Close Up (CU)
• Extreme Close Up (ECU)