Getting the Best Footage

There is a great deal of work needed to get the

right shot.

Camera MovementsPan: side to side, horizontalTilt: up and down, verticalZoom: change the focus of

the camera, using the T/W switch

Pedestal: raise the height of the tripod

Camera MovementsCant: tilt sidewaysDolly: camera moves

toward/away subjectArc: camera moves in a

semi-circleTruck: camera moves with

subject

Keep the Camera SteadyUse a tripod whenever possible.

Be sure the tripod is level.If you shoulder the camera, keep

your arms close to the body.Walk slowly.If moving with a subject, walk

backwards.

Specialized camera mounts are used for trick shots and unusual locations.

Remember!

Always shoot a scene more than once, using a variety of camera angles.

That way you have choices when you edit and have options, in case of problems.