Tracking Shot- moving the camera back and forth, uses a dolly or track and dolly, tracking into the action-provides intensity, tracking out shows the action in the scene is over. Moves on with the action.
Tilt Shot- camera moving up or down on an axis, upwards tilt shot shows power, can be used with a point of view shot.
Zoom- adjusting focal length, can be used instead of tracking shot, if without the equipment.
Arc Shot- full or semicircle around an object, character/characters. Can increase intensity, show reactions of other characters in a conversation etc.
Crane shot- attached to a crane, view from vertically above the action.
Crab Shot- often used to track the movement of a person
Panning Shot- camera mounted on a tripod, moving left to right or vice versa, often used to show a moving object, or if a character is searching a room.
Why might we use different camera shots?
- To progress the story, show when scenes have finished and when the action moves.
- To create intensity, tension, make the audience feel a certain way. Creates variety within the filming.
