The Tripod In Digital Photographic & Video Applications

Ms. Chornenki TGJ2O TGJ3M What is a Tripod A tripod is a three legged camera mount

Ms. Chornenki TGJ2O TGJ3M Why Use a Tripod Allows for stable shots especially in close ups Keeps the camera level Lessens the possibility of the camera falling or being walked off with

Ms. Chornenki TGJ2O TGJ3M Tripod Do’s & Don’ts Always put the tripod on a stable surface Spread the legs of the tripod to their correct width the ensure complete stability Lock the legs in position once you’ve set the tripod to the desired height Extend the legs all the way before using the center post

Ms. Chornenki TGJ2O TGJ3M Tripod Do’s & Don’ts Lock the tripod head once after you’ve set your shot Always rehearse tilts & pans when using a video camera to get a ‘feel’ for the equipment & to know that the tension in the tripod head is correct

Ms. Chornenki TGJ2O TGJ3M Pan Shot Pan Shot A pan shot taken by moving the camera on across a horizontal plane Used in action and sports shots This shot emphasizes action and physical movement

Ms. Chornenki TGJ2O TGJ3M Tilt Shot Tilt Shot The camera moves up or down a vertical plane A tilt can be used to shot something that is too big to fit within frame This shot emphasizes size and proportion

Ms. Chornenki TGJ2O TGJ3M Pan and Tilt Shot Pan and Tilt Shot The pan and tilt are most effective when combined with the tripod These shots can be successfully achieve hand held with practice

Ms. Chornenki TGJ2O TGJ3M Zoom Shot Zoom Shot This shot moves the audience closer into the subject The camera remains stationary and the focal length of the lens is pulled reverse zoomA reverse zoom moves out from the subject The zoom shot focuses the viewers attention, while the reverse is used to transition out

Ms. Chornenki TGJ2O TGJ3M Zoom Shot Zoom Shot Zoom shots work successfully when the movement is smooth and steady Most cameras have external toggles for zoom controls

Ms. Chornenki TGJ2O TGJ3M Dolly Shot Dolly Shot A Dolly shot shot moves towards or away from the subject The camera is physically moved not changing of the focal length of the lens Dolly in moves towards the subject Dolly out moves away from the subject

Ms. Chornenki TGJ2O TGJ3M Dolly Shot Dolly Shot A Dolly also refers to a camera mount with wheels Some dollies move along tracks Storyboarding is necessary to achieve this shot Dolly in Dolly Out

Ms. Chornenki TGJ2O TGJ3M Truck Shot Truck Shot The camera physically follows the subject matter left to right or right to left Used in walking shots to follow the subject The camera is usually on a dolly and in large budget productions has tracks

Ms. Chornenki TGJ2O TGJ3M Truck Shot Truck Shot This movement is called trucking

Ms. Chornenki TGJ2O TGJ3M Arc Shot Arc Shot

Ms. Chornenki TGJ2O TGJ3M Arc Shot Arc Shot The subject stays stationary in the centre while the camera moves around in an arc left or right A continuous arc makes a complete circle around the subject. This shot is often used in music videos and romantic scenes

Ms. Chornenki TGJ2O TGJ3M Shot Movements Rapid pans, tilts, repeated zooms can make your audience feel motion sick The standard shot rule is stationary – motion – stationary If you edit or cut away in the middle of movement, you may make your viewer disoriented