Camera+Movement

flat camera movement =**Zoom** = Moving from a wide angle shot zooming closer in or close-up zooming out to show more of the scene.

=Pan = Moving left to right, or right to left following an object or character. Get the best result with a tripod.

=Tilt = Similar to the pan movement but vertical rather than horizontal. Moving down or up. Get the best result with a tripod.

=Tracking / Dolly = Involves the use of a dolly (a wheel cart or a truck) to pull / push the camera around.

=Crab = The camera moves to the left or to the right.

=More great websites & resources =

Daniel Chandler on his website 'The Grammar & Language of Film' gives a fantastic description of camera movement - definitely worth checking out.

=Camera Movement Examples =

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