When planning out a video, keeping camera movement in mind is critical. By incorporating a variety of camera movements in your video, not only will you keep your viewers interested, but you will also be able to tell your story more effectively through impactful shots.
In This Lesson
Types of Camera Movement
- Foreground movement
- Background movement
- Pan shot
- Tilt shot
- Zoom shot
- Dolly shot
- Selecting a movement to use
[Click here to view and use the Google Slide Presentation “Types of Camera Movement”]
Activity
Analyze a Video
Chances are, if you have ever watched a video, you’ve probably seen hundreds of different camera movements in action — either consciously or subconsciously. Now it’s time to give them the attention they deserve. In this activity, students will watch a video of their choice, identifying camera movements and the impact that they have on specific scenes in the process.
[Click here to view and print the Google Doc handout “Analyze a Video”]