2. All films have specially picked camera
movements or angles to create the best
and right mood for the audience.
3. Tracking shot
This is where the camera is usually mounted on a cart with wheels
called a dolly which allows a smooth long shot to be filmed. It can
be used to show parallel action to what is in the film like a running
race, the dolly will go along with the runner and will always be
filming him or her. Another popular way it is used is when
following someone walking and the camera is focused on their
feet, this lets the audience feel they are keeping up with the pace
and the action.
4. Tracking can also be used by someone holding
the camera in hand. They can then track forward
which draws the watcher in to the film and gives
a suspense feel to the mood.
Tracking backwards when the camera is pulling
away from the action usually suggests that the
film is going to cut to the next scene and draws
the audience out.
5. Tilt shot
Tilt shot is usually filmed on a tripod and the is
similar to a pan shot but the camera only
moves vertically not horizontally.
Tilt shots are often used to show vertical
significance i.e.
height or power.
6. Arc shot
This is a semi-circular movement around and
object or a person.
It increases the tension as the camera is always
moving and your back turned on main characters
or objects.
There is a 180 degree
rule in this shot and
it is very effective
when there is a
discussion at a table
or a fight.
7. Crane shot
This is a shot usually taken from above the actor
or object on a crane or jib like a type of birds eye
view. They are commonly used to end films.
There are two types of crane shots one is rise
up, where the camera starts on the subject and
rises away vertically from it
and the other is fall down
where the camera moves
vertically downward.
8. Panning shot
A panning shot is a movement from left to right
and is usually a point of view shot. The camera
only moves horizontally.
The effect is sometimes enhanced by adding
there effects like zooming in or out on the
subject. This puts emphasis on the subject.