Camera Movements

Tracking Shot

Tracks backwards and forward.

Tracking in draws the audience into the action. Tracking out signifies that the action in the scene is over and the narrative is moving to the next piece of action.

A Sideways Track (Crab Shot)

Often used to follow the movement of the character or object so that the audience keeps up with the action.

Tilt Shot

Simple movement upwards or downwards.

Upward movement is used to show height and power.

Arc Shot

The camera moves either a full or semi circle around a character, characters or an object.

It enables the audience to see the characters reaction and often increases the intensity of the narrative.

Crane Shot

The camera is attached to a crane and allowing the camera to see further than what the camera man can see.

Panning Shot

Moves left to right or vise versa.

Often used to follow a moving object in the frame.

Commonly used in conjunction with a point of view shot for when a character is searching a room.