This document discusses different types of camera movements including pans, tilts, tracks/dollies, zooms, and arcs. For each type of movement, it provides a definition and potential reasons a filmmaker might use that technique. Some key points include:
- A pan is a horizontal movement that keeps a subject in frame from a stationary point. It can be used to show vastness or for reaction shots.
- A tilt is a vertical movement around a horizontal axis, for example to keep a subject in frame or suggest psychological changes.
- A track/dolly involves moving the camera on a vehicle alongside a moving subject. It can capture movement or create instability.
- A zoom does not physically move
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Camera Movements: Chinese International School Film Studies Y10MYP 2009-2010
This document discusses different types of camera movements including pans, tilts, tracks/dollies, zooms, and arcs. For each type of movement, it provides a definition and potential reasons a filmmaker might use that technique. Some key points include:
- A pan is a horizontal movement that keeps a subject in frame from a stationary point. It can be used to show vastness or for reaction shots.
- A tilt is a vertical movement around a horizontal axis, for example to keep a subject in frame or suggest psychological changes.
- A track/dolly involves moving the camera on a vehicle alongside a moving subject. It can capture movement or create instability.
- A zoom does not physically move
This document discusses different types of camera movements including pans, tilts, tracks/dollies, zooms, and arcs. For each type of movement, it provides a definition and potential reasons a filmmaker might use that technique. Some key points include:
- A pan is a horizontal movement that keeps a subject in frame from a stationary point. It can be used to show vastness or for reaction shots.
- A tilt is a vertical movement around a horizontal axis, for example to keep a subject in frame or suggest psychological changes.
- A track/dolly involves moving the camera on a vehicle alongside a moving subject. It can capture movement or create instability.
- A zoom does not physically move
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Camera Movements: Chinese International School Film Studies Y10MYP 2009-2010
This document discusses different types of camera movements including pans, tilts, tracks/dollies, zooms, and arcs. For each type of movement, it provides a definition and potential reasons a filmmaker might use that technique. Some key points include:
- A pan is a horizontal movement that keeps a subject in frame from a stationary point. It can be used to show vastness or for reaction shots.
- A tilt is a vertical movement around a horizontal axis, for example to keep a subject in frame or suggest psychological changes.
- A track/dolly involves moving the camera on a vehicle alongside a moving subject. It can capture movement or create instability.
- A zoom does not physically move
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Camera Movements
Chinese International School
Film Studies Y10MYP 2009-2010 Recap: What are the different distance shots? What are the different camera angles? Types of Camera Movements? Types of Camera Movement Pan Tilt Track / Dolly Crane Aerial Zoom Arc What is a PAN? What is a PAN? Camera movement that scan a scene horizontally Taken from a stationary axis point Camera mounted on a tripod Why might we use a pan shot? Why might we use a pan shot? Used to keep subject in frame; Used in extreme long shots to show vastness of locale; Used for reaction shots; Used to emphasize unity of space and connection between people. What is a TILT? What is a TILT? Vertical movements of the camera around a stationary horizontal axis Why might we use a tilt shot? Why might we use a tilt shot? Used to keep subject in frame; Emphasize spatial and psychological interrelationships; Highlight cause-effect relationships; Point-of-view shots; Used to suggest psychological change in subject. What is a TRACK / DOLLY? What is a TRACK / DOLLY? Taken from a moving vehicle (dolly); Vehicle moves in, out, or alongside a moving figure or object while action is being photographed Sometimes tracks are laid. Why might we use a track shot? Why might we use a track shot? Useful for POV shots; Used to capture the experience of movement; Reverse dolly; Pull-back dolly; Why might we use a track shot? Provide contrast with dialogue; Creates feeling of instability Crane; Aerial; Steadicam. What is a ZOOM? What is a ZOOM? Doesn’t involve actual movement of camera; Combination of lenses which permit the camera to change from close to vast distances almost simultaneously. Why might we use a zoom shot? Why might we use a zoom shot? Can zip in and out of a scene faster than a dolly; Cheaper than crane or dolly; Useful for filming in crowds. What is an ARC? What is an ARC? When camera moves around subject in an arc whilst subject remains still; Incorporates panning and tracking; Why might we use an arc shot? Why might we use an arc shot? Used in musicals and dramatic films; Highlights confusion; Highlights importance of subject; Suggests subject is deeply consumed in thought / action Task: Film the Impossible Using camera angles, distances and movements, with help from editing techniques,create ONE of the following: 1) A person with the ability to become invisible; 2) A person with super-speed; 3) A person with super-strength; 4) A person with the ability to mind-read; 5) A person with telekenesis; 6) A person with teleportation abilities; 7) A person with wall-crawling abilities;