Camera-work is used in films for a multitude of reason that ranges from budget, to expression and meaning. Different genres such as Horror and Adventure can affect the kind of camera-work used since they can create and give off different feelings to the audience.
Camera Movements:
- Zoom – Overused method, consists of in camera zooming using either mechanical or digital.
- Tilt – The camera is kept in a stationary position, yet it is panned upwards.
- Pan – The camera is kept stationary, yet it is panned horizontally.
- Dolly – Camera is mounted on a track and moved along it back and forth.
- Truck – Truck is similar to dolly shots, just that it is moved side to side rather than in and out.
- Pedestal – It is a jib movement up and down that moves in relation to the actor.
Camera Shot Sizes:
- Close-up – Used to highlight facial features of actors, camera is placed very close to actors, objects, and props.
- Long-Shot – Opposite of a close up, shows character entire body, camera placed very far away.
- Medium Shot – Usually shows a character from head to waist and is a mix between close up and long shots.
- POV – Point-of-View shot, used to convey what a specific character is feeling or seeing.
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