Camera Movements

The camera moves to follow a moving object or person. The camera is mounted on a moving device such as a rail platform, a dolly or a vehicle. 

Subject moves towards the camera. This involves the audience.

Subject moves away from the camera. This is often a final shot. 

Probably the most well-known camera move, zooming gives the impression of moving closer or further away from the subject. It can be used effectively to magnify a certain focus point in the frame, but other moves such as a dolly, are a more natural way to show movement 

Panning is when the camera is moved horizontally from one side to another on a central axis. This is a rotating movement in which the camera’s position remains in place, but the direction that it faces changes. It can be used to follow a moving character or to fit more into a frame, for example, panning across a landscape to create a sense of place. 

Tilting is similar to panning in that the camera is kept in a stationary position, but unlike panning (which looks from side to side) tilting focuses on upwards & downwards movements. Using a tilting motion helps to fit more into a single frame. A slow upwards tilt can be very effective in making a subject appear bigger or more significant while a downwards tilt has the opposite effect. 

Camera moves back from an object first seen in close-up. It places the object in context and is sometimes used as a surprise technique.

Camera is mounted on a crane and can move in any direction

All movement on the screen stops. Action is frozen.