The
difference between a still camera and a video
camera is movement. As you shoot 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.
The
videos on this site are in QuickTime.
You can download a free QT player here by clicking the Q icon.
