This presentation is part of my AS media studies work in which I am working on a project to create a opening title sequence for a film. Also I found that the first two links do not work, here they are ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSa63M5z1B8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKe3bE7n_h4

1. Camera
Movement
Daniel Rue

2. Dolly
• A dolly shot is created when the camera is mounted onto a cart and
moved along a specific track. This allows for very smooth movement
as well as accuracy. You may have noticed a dolly shot in the scene
from The Terminator earlier on. The technique allow for comfortable
viewing and will often be seen in slow paced movies as opposed to an
action movie where we might see a more free
hand style. In some films you see very unique
shots where the dolly takes us from one set and
into another, this is essentially representing us
going through a wall. This link is to a video with
some great examples of how a dolly shot works.
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSa63M5z1B8

3. Follow
• The ‘follow’ technique is really quite self-explanatory. The camera
simple follows the subject, usually the main character through a
scene. This creates a sense of connection as we are experiencing the
same things as them, this helps us feel more attached to the
character. However, the technique can be used for any character and
is sometimes used for ‘villain’ characters. This linked video is not great
quality but does demonstrate the basic idea of the follow technique.
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKe3bE7n_h4
• This is a very interesting form of camera movement as it can cross
over between multiple genre and audience types and still work well.

4. Pan
• The Pan camera technique is the horizontal movement of the camera
which can be either to the left or to the right. This allows the camera
movement to remain smooth whilst also extending what the
audience can see in the scene without moving the position of the
camera. The is quite possibly the most discrete form of camera
movement because if it is done very slowly it can hardly be noticed.
With this in mind however it is still very important because the
audience quickly become bored of a scene with no movement.
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P5nPMXtz6w

5. Pedestal and Zoom
• The Pedestal is similar to the Pan but vertically up or down. This is a
good technique for revealing characters or objects. The most
recognisable example of this is the classic shot of a woman being
revealed from the toes up to the head. The Pedestal shot is good for
creating suspense and emotion.
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P5nPMXtz6w
• Some would argue that Zoom is not actually a form of camera
movement but it still remains a crucial shot type. When used on
characters it can be used to get closer, creating a greater feel of
intimacy between the audience and the character or if it is used to
zoom out it can make the character appear small and insignificant.

6. Summary
• These are the main camera movement types but there are also many
more such as the crab shot, the tilt shot and the truck and track shot.
It is important to remember that the different camera movement
types are not just there to make things look good or different, they
also create meaning for the audience. The movement of the camera
was another aspect I took into account when doing my TV drama
work at AS, it is an integral part of spotting how characters are being
represented. This video is good for a general understanding of camera
movement and helped me a lot in understanding the different types.
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ui15lM91O4