PAN This is a horizontal camera movement in which the camera moves left and right about a central axis. It is usually used to gather more into a scene than the camera frame width will allow. ZOOM This shot means altering the focal length of the lens to give the illusion of moving closer to or further away from the action. A move in would produce a close up for more details. A move out would show the scene for a more global perspective. Ms. Valley - Media Production - HKMS

TILT This is a vertical camera movement in which the camera points up or down from a stationary location. It is used to show the virtual size of an object. It can make the object seem much smaller or larger. DOLLY This refers to a camera mounted on a track or wheels to allow for smooth motion. It is used to follow the motion of a chase scene or charector movement. Ms. Valley - Media Production - HKMS

Dolly Zoom This is a technique in which the camera moves closer or further from the subject while simultaneously adjusting the angle to keep the subject the same size in the frame. The effect is that the subject appears stationary while the background size changes. Follow Shot This shot is fairly self-explanatory. It simply means that the camera follows the subject ot action. The distance is usually kept more or less constant. Ms. Valley - Media Production - HKMS

Pedestal Shot This shot involves moving the camera vertically with respect to the subject. This is not a tilt but moving the entire camera up or down. This is done to position the camera at an appropriate height for the target. The Rule of Thirds This is a concept in video and film production in which the frame is divided into into nine imaginary sections. This creates reference points which act as guides for framing the image. Ms. Valley - Media Production - HKMS

Crossing the Line (Reverse Cut) This is a very important concept in video and film production. It refers to an imaginary line which cuts through the middle of the scene, from side to side with respect to the camera. This changes the viewer's perspective in such as way that it causes disorientation and confusion. For this reason, it is usually something to be avoided. Bird's Eye View The scene is shown from directly above. In drama it can be used to show the positions and motions of different characters and objects, enabling the viewer to see things the characters can't. This view is also very useful in sports, documentaries, etc. Ms. Valley - Media Production - HKMS