Key Terms

Zoom In
A zoom in could be used to show something significant or to allow something to stand out to the audience. For example a zoom in could be used on someones face for dramatic effect. On a camera it is called w/t for wide and tight.

Zoom Out
A zoom out usually introduces new characters to a scene or can be used to make someone feel isolated and alone. An example is when you zoom out of a room to reveal other characters.

Tracking
A tracking shot is when the camera is on a track and used to normally follow a character smoothly and consistent. In my music video i could use a skateboard for a tracking type of shot.

Pan
A pan is usually used to follow a character when moving or to show an environment. For example, if a character was to walk around a house a pan would be most likely used, A pan also goes from side to side.

Whip Pan
A whip pan is a quicker version of a pan and would move much faster. A pan could be used to follow someone that is running, they are very useful in action scenes.

Arc
An arc is a shot that arcs over a character or scene. It could be used in a scene with a lot of people. It is used a lot to show depth of field and is usually used to semi circle around a character.

Crane Shot
A crane shot is a shot above the characters or scene from an aerial view. This specific shot requires a crew and a lot of health and safety. You could also get a tracking crane shot. For my video i could possibly use a pole.

Steadicam 
A steadicam is when the camera is attached to someone as a vest and is used in a lot of action scenes. A steadicam camera man usually has to walk backwards and is guided by a crew.

Aerial Shot
An aerial shot allows for a shot from the sky and is usually used as a establishing shot to set a scene or reveal the environment.

Handheld Camera
A handheld camera is used to give a more realistic approach to movies. It is used a lot in horror movies to enhance the realism. Films such as clover field and paranormal activity use this technique.