TRANSITION
Any method for switching from one image or frame to another.
MONTAGE
ZOOM
A specific sequence of images in a film, usually without words and often set music.
The alternation between different camera focal lengths.
TILT
Vertical axis of camera movement
DOLLY TRACKING SHOTS
FLUTTERING ZOOM
Camera movement horizontally through space.
The camera zooms in towards and out from still photographs.
FRAMING TERMS
PULL FOCUS
- Master/Establishing Shot
- Full Shot
- Medium Shot
- Medium Close-up
- Close-up
- Extreme Close-up
A natural camera technique that alters the focus between objects on screen.
MECHANICAL
Techniques that include the use of devices to create unique and interesting camera movements.
PAN
Horizontal axis of camera movement
Basic Cinematic Techniques
Alex Remmel, Miguel Salazar, Alex Seyb, Amanda Spencer