Camera Movements

Crane Shot: a shot at a scene in which the camera moves down into the story/scene from the air. This movement has a feeling of falling into the character's world. 

Crane; Wide Vista Shot: a long shot version of the crane shot that gives the feeling of how small the character is, as well how large the obstacle is that he/she has to overcome.

Extreme High to Low Shot: when the camera moves from a very high position to a very low position. This gives the character/interest a sense of authority to the viewer, or strong and imposing fear.

Handheld Camera Movement: when the camera is handheld and shaky. Imposes a strong feeling of uneasiness or danger. 

Quick Pan: immediate change on the emotional direction of the scene. Reveals something dangerous that the character has to overcome, and sends the audience into a totally different emotional direction.

Quick Push In: when the camera is pushed quickly towards the character/interest. Imposes a feeling of surprise or shock.

Slow Camera Dolly: when the camera is slowly pushed towards the character/interest. Imposes a feeling of tension and connection to the character.

Slow Dolly Away: when the camera is slowly pushed away from the character/interest. Imposes a feeling of loss and abandonment for the character. Creates a feeling of empathy where the viewer feels lost with them and wants them to overcome.

Dolly Across: reveals action or change of the emotional direction of the scene for the viewer.

Smooth Glide Cam Shot: imposes the feeling of dreaming, or dancing feeling to the viewer.

Glidecam 360 Reveal: imposes a feeling of calmness before something happens; gives a good view of the situation.

Zolly: imposes an overwhelming feeling, like being mind blown.





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