Camera movement in film is crucial to show what is happening in the scene and to enhance the tone of the scene in film. In this blog, I will be discussing the types of movement in film and their definitions.
Starting with the Static, static is defined as the camera not moving. It is used by filmmakers for slower genres like horror or drama for conversation. Dolly In is when the camera moves toward the subject and Dolly Out is when the camera moves away from the subject. These techniques are used by filmmakers for a multiple number of reasons. Examples are to make a creepy effect in a horror film.
Zoom In is a technique used by filmmakers to magnify what is in the frame of the camera. It's purpose varies depending on what type of genre the film supports. If it is horror, the camera zooms at a creepily slow pace to build tension. If the genre is action, the camera would zoom in at a faster pace to reveal something the audience couldn't see before. Zoom out is the exact opposite of zoom in, but can be used for either the same reasons, or different reasons such as isolation and loneliness.
Trucking in film is when the camera follows the subject in a straight line in a certain scene, mostly for when the subject is walking. It is used to reveal some of the set design of the location and where the character is going. Tracking is like trucking, but it is not only used for walking. Also, tracking does not follow the subject in a straight line, they follow the subject's every move.
Moving on to pan and tilt, Pan is when the camera rotates on the y-axis to reveal certain things relating to the set design and props. Filmmakers can use this techniques at different speeds to give different tones. Slowly would be used more often with horror and drama films, and quickly with action films. Tilt is when the camera rotates on the x-axis. It is used in the same way as pan but for different shots such as establishing shots.
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