Different types of camera movement

 

Camera movement is much more than just going from one framing to another. The movement itself; its trajectory, style, pacing, and timing relative to the action contribute to the mood and feel of the shot. 

Every camera movement may have its own purpose. For example, a move may reveal a new view or subject. The camera may move close to someone or pull back for a wider shot. Unnecessary moves or zooms are distracting and pull the audience out of the moment.

 The camera movement should be intuitive and should not be only for the sake of moving the camera.

Camera Moves 

Pan

 Short for panoramic. It refers to the left or right horizontal movement of the camera. Pans can be easily implemented using a decent camera head, which sits on the top of the tripod or dolly.

Tilt 

The tilt applies to the vertical rotation of the camera without changing position. 

Push-in and Pull-out

 This movement moves the camera towards or away from the scene. It is a way of selecting the correct view for the audience. 

Zoom 

A zoom in or out is caused by an optical change of lens's focal length. It changes the framing without the need to move the camera. Zooms are not as popular in film making as its movement draws audience attention to itself and makes them aware. So, it is best to hide a zoom. The zoom may be combined with a slight lateral camera move, a slight pan, a dolly move, or with the actor's movement so that it gets unnoticeable.

Punch-In

 It means that the camera stays on its place, but the lens is zoomed in for a tighter shot. It is most commonly used for coverage on dialog scene.

Moving the Shots 

 Moving shots happen in all kinds of ways. As cameras have become smaller and lighter and new inventive camera supports have developed. 

Tracking 

 This movement tracks along with a character or vehicle in the same direction. It gives a greater emphasis to the moving background and the sweep of the motion.

Countermove 

 The camera sometimes moves independently of the subject in an opposite direction, adding a counterpoint of movement and an additional element to the scene.

Reveal with Dolly 

 A simple dolly or crane move can be effectively used to reveal something new in the scene. This type of shot is most effective where the second frame reveals new content, amplifying the meaning of the first shot.