Camera Movement
Camera Movement
Camera Movement are extremely important when filming certain scenes in movie in order to portray to the audience exactly what is happening and also how they should feel in response. The variety of different shots in a film also contribute to the cinematic feel and professionalism of a motion picture. There are five main camera movements: Panning Shot, Tilting Shot, Pedestal Shot, Dolly Shot and Tracking Shot.
PANNING SHOT: In movies a panning shot is when the camera's focus is still however swivelling horizontally from left to right. This can be an effective shot when attempting to build tension and intrigue the audience as it follows the action closely.
For instance, in the example I have chosen the camera is closely changing the audience's focus from the back of a car to the front door which is opening and the person who is driving makes their first appearance in the scene. There is little focus on the make and model of the car ensuring that the audience is fixed on the mysterious figure who's identity is still hidden. The driver is wearing a hoodie which is covering half of his face connoting that he might be trying to conceal his identity as he may be doing something he should not. Moreover, the smooth and steady movement of the reveal could be used in order to create tension and suspense for the audience which will contribute to the shock factor of the movie or help the narrative of the story to continue smoothly.
TILTING SHOT: Tilting is a technique where the camera is at a stationary position but also moves up and down. This is done in films in order to fixate the audience's attention to something or to a motion. Tilting are widely used in transitions such as showing an audience an establishing shot or create an overall view of something occurring at downward tilt. However, the main use of a tilting shot would be to convey the mental stage of a character off the scene to the audience.
In this scene I have chosen to use, the camera movement of tilting is used in order to create a sense of distortion or psychological impression in the character. The tilting showing the character springing from the floor upright rapidly and swiftly after being knocked out could show that the character would have supernatural abilities or under the effects of drugs.
Displaying this effect in the scene is extremely effective as it gives the audience an incite in what the character is experiencing.
PEDESTAL SHOT:
A pedestal shot is when the camera moves vertically but with the intention of focusing solely on an object and not on the surroundings. This shot is commonly used in movies to depict how a small or big a person is in comparison to an object which may be a threat or advantage to said character.
In the movie Toy Story, the character of Buzz Lightyear is first introduced with a pedestal shot displaying the toy from toe to head in order to show how intimidating he is perceived by the toy, Woody. Having the initial shot being a pedestal shot is effective as it foreshadows the possible future conflict between the two who fight to be the alpha male of the 'pack'. This idea is further enforced by Woody's opened mouth facial expression which depicts a high shock level. The size comparison between the two toys also shows how intimidating and inferior Woody views Buzzlight when in reality the are actually the same bulk.
DOLLY SHOT:
A dolly shot is created when the camera follows the movement of a character or object in the scene in a smooth motion which can only be achieved when the camera is attached to an apparatus known as a dolly. When the camera is attached to a dolly chart the director is able to control the direction it is travelling in and the speed which is essential when setting the mood for a scene's intensity. Moreover, a dolly shot can also be used in order to zoom in and out when focusing on an object.
In this particular scene from the movie Jaws, the director has chosen to zoom into the character's face the first time he personally sees the shark which has been killing beach visitors. Steven Spielberg is a notorious director known for these intense scenes where the camera is moving forward as the background seems to be moving in the opposite direction which can only be done with a dolly shot. This is done in order to cause suspense as the audience is emerged into the action in live time and have a closer look into how the character is processing said information due to his severely worried facial expression when coming to the horrible realisation.
TRACKING SHOT;
Tracking shots are ones where the camera is following a subject which is in motion and would otherwise be getting out of the frame. The constantly moving shot has a centre focus which never changes such as a woman running past a busy street filled with pedestrians. A tracking shot can be created similar to a dolly shot by using a track on the floor but can also be created using conveyance such as a car or air plane.
In this scene from The Shinning the camera closely follows the movement of a toddler on a toy bicycle who is moving freely along the house. This shot is extremely vital when setting the scene for the horror movie as the camera's following the child at a close proximity connotes the idea that someone is always watching the visitors at the hotel which conveys an eerie atmosphere. Moreover, the comparison of how big the hotel is compared to the small defensive child as there could be many dark corridors and hidden room in the massive; old house.
Camera Movement are extremely important when filming certain scenes in movie in order to portray to the audience exactly what is happening and also how they should feel in response. The variety of different shots in a film also contribute to the cinematic feel and professionalism of a motion picture. There are five main camera movements: Panning Shot, Tilting Shot, Pedestal Shot, Dolly Shot and Tracking Shot.
PANNING SHOT: In movies a panning shot is when the camera's focus is still however swivelling horizontally from left to right. This can be an effective shot when attempting to build tension and intrigue the audience as it follows the action closely.For instance, in the example I have chosen the camera is closely changing the audience's focus from the back of a car to the front door which is opening and the person who is driving makes their first appearance in the scene. There is little focus on the make and model of the car ensuring that the audience is fixed on the mysterious figure who's identity is still hidden. The driver is wearing a hoodie which is covering half of his face connoting that he might be trying to conceal his identity as he may be doing something he should not. Moreover, the smooth and steady movement of the reveal could be used in order to create tension and suspense for the audience which will contribute to the shock factor of the movie or help the narrative of the story to continue smoothly.
TILTING SHOT: Tilting is a technique where the camera is at a stationary position but also moves up and down. This is done in films in order to fixate the audience's attention to something or to a motion. Tilting are widely used in transitions such as showing an audience an establishing shot or create an overall view of something occurring at downward tilt. However, the main use of a tilting shot would be to convey the mental stage of a character off the scene to the audience.In this scene I have chosen to use, the camera movement of tilting is used in order to create a sense of distortion or psychological impression in the character. The tilting showing the character springing from the floor upright rapidly and swiftly after being knocked out could show that the character would have supernatural abilities or under the effects of drugs.
Displaying this effect in the scene is extremely effective as it gives the audience an incite in what the character is experiencing.
A pedestal shot is when the camera moves vertically but with the intention of focusing solely on an object and not on the surroundings. This shot is commonly used in movies to depict how a small or big a person is in comparison to an object which may be a threat or advantage to said character. In the movie Toy Story, the character of Buzz Lightyear is first introduced with a pedestal shot displaying the toy from toe to head in order to show how intimidating he is perceived by the toy, Woody. Having the initial shot being a pedestal shot is effective as it foreshadows the possible future conflict between the two who fight to be the alpha male of the 'pack'. This idea is further enforced by Woody's opened mouth facial expression which depicts a high shock level. The size comparison between the two toys also shows how intimidating and inferior Woody views Buzzlight when in reality the are actually the same bulk.
DOLLY SHOT:A dolly shot is created when the camera follows the movement of a character or object in the scene in a smooth motion which can only be achieved when the camera is attached to an apparatus known as a dolly. When the camera is attached to a dolly chart the director is able to control the direction it is travelling in and the speed which is essential when setting the mood for a scene's intensity. Moreover, a dolly shot can also be used in order to zoom in and out when focusing on an object.
In this particular scene from the movie Jaws, the director has chosen to zoom into the character's face the first time he personally sees the shark which has been killing beach visitors. Steven Spielberg is a notorious director known for these intense scenes where the camera is moving forward as the background seems to be moving in the opposite direction which can only be done with a dolly shot. This is done in order to cause suspense as the audience is emerged into the action in live time and have a closer look into how the character is processing said information due to his severely worried facial expression when coming to the horrible realisation.
TRACKING SHOT;
Tracking shots are ones where the camera is following a subject which is in motion and would otherwise be getting out of the frame. The constantly moving shot has a centre focus which never changes such as a woman running past a busy street filled with pedestrians. A tracking shot can be created similar to a dolly shot by using a track on the floor but can also be created using conveyance such as a car or air plane. In this scene from The Shinning the camera closely follows the movement of a toddler on a toy bicycle who is moving freely along the house. This shot is extremely vital when setting the scene for the horror movie as the camera's following the child at a close proximity connotes the idea that someone is always watching the visitors at the hotel which conveys an eerie atmosphere. Moreover, the comparison of how big the hotel is compared to the small defensive child as there could be many dark corridors and hidden room in the massive; old house.
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