Camera Movements

Zoom:



The zoom movement allows the audience to see the full image of the character or setting. If used correctly this shot can also be seen as a tracking shot.

Tracking shot:

The tracking shot is a simple movement of the camera backwards or forwards. This is used to draw the audience into the action.

Crab shot:



The crab shot follows the movement of the character or object to allow the audience to keep pace with the action.

Tilt shot:

This shot is a simple movement of the camera upwards or downwards on a axis, it is used to create a sense of height or power. This makes the audience follow the characters view of the action or object.

Arc shot:

The arc shot makes the camera move in either a full or semi circle movement around a object or character. It enables the audience to see the reaction of the characters which increases the intensity of the narrative.

Crane shot:



This shot enables the director to follow the action in a vertical direction. This makes the audience see a higher and bigger point of view of the scene.

Panning shot:

















 




Finally the panning shot is when a camera is mounting on a tripod and is moved from left to right, it is used to follow a moving object in the frame. This allows the audience to see all angles of the scene and engage more with the characters expressions.