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fs100 CameraMovement
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is cinematography? | The art of motion-picture photography; writing with movement and light. |
| What does “mobile framing” mean? | When the camera moves or changes position during a shot, altering the viewer’s perspective. |
| What’s the purpose of camera movement? | To guide attention, create emotion, reveal information, or simulate a character’s experience. |
| What’s the difference between camera movement and camera angle? | Angle is a fixed viewpoint; movement involves changing that viewpoint during the shot. |
| What’s a motivated camera movement? | Movement justified by story action (e.g., following a character). |
| What’s an unmotivated camera movement? | Movement not tied to action — used for stylistic or emotional effect. |
| What is a pan shot? | The camera swivels horizontally from a fixed point, scanning the scene left or right. |
| What is a tilt shot? | The camera moves vertically (up or down) from a fixed point. |
| What’s a tracking or dolly shot? | The camera moves physically through space, often on tracks or wheels. |
| What’s a crane shot? | The camera moves vertically or in sweeping arcs using a crane arm, often to reveal or establish scale. |
| What’s a handheld shot? | The camera is carried by an operator, creating a shaky, realistic, or chaotic feel. |
| What’s a steadicam shot? | A smooth, stabilized handheld shot using a mechanical rig to follow subjects fluidly. |
| What’s a zoom? | A change in focal length that magnifies or de-magnifies the image without moving the camera. |
| What’s a whip pan (swish pan)? | A very fast pan that blurs the image; used for energy, surprise, or transitions. |
| What’s a dolly zoom? | Camera moves in while lens zooms out (or vice versa), distorting perspective for a dramatic or unsettling effect. |
| What’s an aerial shot? | A shot taken from above (helicopter or drone), often used for location establishing or scale. |
| What’s a following shot? | The camera moves to keep pace with a moving subject, maintaining focus and direction. |
| What effect does a slow pan or tilt create? | Suspense, curiosity, or slow revelation of information. |
| What effect does a fast camera movement create? | Energy, chaos, or urgency. |
| What feeling does a handheld shot typically convey? | Realism, instability, or immediacy. |
| What’s the effect of a smooth tracking shot? | Immersion, control, or elegance; can mirror a character’s calm or focus. |
| Why use a crane shot at the end of a scene? | To pull away emotionally, suggest closure, or offer a “god’s-eye” perspective. |
| How does a zoom differ from a dolly movement visually? | A zoom changes image size but not spatial relationships; a dolly changes perspective and depth. |
| Why might a director choose not to move the camera? | To emphasize stillness, power, or discomfort — forcing the viewer to focus on what’s within the frame. |
| What is a sequence shot? | A long take with continuous movement that covers an entire scene without cuts. |
| How can camera movement mimic a character’s experience? | By aligning motion with their point of view (e.g., shaky handheld for panic, steady dolly for focus). |
| How does camera movement affect pacing? | Slow movement feels calm or suspenseful; fast movement feels energetic or chaotic. |
| What’s the purpose of moving the camera toward a subject? | To draw attention or create intimacy with the subject. |
| What’s the purpose of moving the camera away from a subject? | To create distance, closure, or emotional withdrawal. |
| How does camera movement contribute to storytelling overall? | It shapes how viewers feel space, time, and emotion — guiding their connection to the narrative. |
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