Film Language : Camera Movements

When using a camera to capture shots, there are several types of shots that can be used to capture the right image.

Panning Shots
This is where the camera moves slowly across from side to side on a fixed axis



Tilt Shot
A tilt shot is where the camera moves up and down on a  fixed axis.

Crane Shot
A crane shot is where the camera moves around above ground level, mounted on a crane normally. For example the first few seconds of this clip from Godzilla.



Tracking Shot
This shot is were the camera follows the action on a set of tracks made especially for this scene.

Rolling Shot
A rolling shot is were the camera moves diagonally across the screen making the image askew.