Types of camera movements

 Today our sir taught us about some of the most used camera movements. Here are the following:

1. Static:

There is no camera movement at all as the camera maintains its fixed position. This is great for dialogue scenes, precise compositions or even for showing a performance in its whole. It can also be used to trap a character and show constraint and helplessness. 

2. Pan:

Panning is rotating the camera left or right while maintaining a fixed position. This is often used to follow a character's actions or to reveal information. Slow pans can build anticipation while a fast and rapid pan hypes up the energy of the shot which is called whip pans. 

3. Tilt:

This is done by directing the camera upwards or downwards. It can be used to reveal information like a character, setting, or scale. This movement can be used in establishing shots when revealing and setting a location.

4. Push In:

Moving the camera inwards towards a subject is called a push in. This emphasizes an important moment. Push in on objects can reveal details and directs the audience's attention to it. It is an effective way to communicate internal conflict in a character, revealing the pressure of the thought process and elevating tension.

5. Pull Out:

This is opposite to a push in, hence used to deemphasize on a subject, almost slowly disconnecting from the characters. It can also build anticipation by slowly unveiling the setting of a scene or its characters. Pull out can impose negative emotions like isolation or abandonment. 

6. Zoom:

Zoom is done by directing the attention to a subject without moving the camera, but altering the focal length of the lens. It can reveal context around a subject and can also draw attention to a specific detail. This can cause unease if slowly done hence often being used in horror films.

7. Dolly Zoom: 

The "vertigo" effect is created by utilizing both the dolly camera movement and lens zoom. It be used both ways, either moving the camera away from the subject while simultaneously zooming in or moving the camera towards a subject while simultaneously zooming out. This create distortion in the background for either a positive or a negative psychological effect.

8. Camera Roll:

This is done by turning the camera on its long axis in a circular way while maintaining the direction of the lens. Hence disconcerting and unsettling our equilibrium. 

9. Tracking:

Tracking physically moves the camera with a moving subject by following or leading them. This creates curiosity of questioning what will happen next since the audience and character are going through the situation from the same angle at the same time. 

10. Trucking:

It’s considered a trucking shot when a camera moves laterally left or right. The camera follows a subject sideways, revealing information or action in a pace balanced with the subject. It can be engaging since the characters and actions are all within the shot. 

11. Boom:

Moving the camera vertically upwards or downwards is known as boom. Small boom shots are commonly used to reveal information. Large boom shots can catch characters in action or shows the world surrounding them.

12. Arc:

When the camera moves around the subject it is an arc shot. It emphasizes on a subject from all directions. It is typically horizontal but can be vertical too. Arc shots add dynamic movement, while centralizing the subject. 

13. Random (Hand Held):

This is when the camera is controlled randomly and in the hands of a camera man without any precision. Often added subtly for a more subjective effect and adds a raw touch to the shot making it look like the scene is happening in real time and unplanned.