Remember,
the difference between a still camera and a video camera
is movement. As you record footage, you are able to move
the camera. Below are definitions and examples of the
different ways you can move the camera.
Zoom
In -
The lens of the camera moves in such a way as to bring
the image closer to the camera
Zoom
Out -
The lens of the camera moves in such a way as to move
the image away from the camera
Pan
Right -
The camera swivels to the right, causing the image to move
from right to left across the screen.
Pan
Left -
The camera swivels to the left, causing the image to move
from left to right across the screen.
Action
within the frame - The subject moves within the frame
and the camera DOES NOT move.
Follow
the Action -
The subject is moving yet stays within the frame because
the camera is MOVING with the subject.
