Camera Movements

There are many different camera movements which are used in films these are: Tracking Shot- This is used when the camera is following someone walking or an abject such as trains, Steady-cam - This is when the camera is worn by the camera man and he/she films while chasing or following someone. This is used when the tracks cannot be put down due to mud or icy snow, Panning Shot - This is where the camera moves slowly across from side to side on a fixed axis, Tilt Shot- This is where the camera moves up and down on a fixed axis, Crane Shot - This is when the camera is mounted on a crane, and moves around at a distance above the ground level and lastly Rolling Shot - This shot is where the camera moves diagonally making the image askew (Often used to suggest character is drunk or ill.