Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Camera movement & support · Core

Camera movement

Also called: camera move, moving camera

ELI5

The planned way the camera moves while a shot is happening.

Used in conversation

“Keep the camera movement motivated by the character’s attention rather than moving for decoration.”

Definition

Any intentional change in the camera’s position, orientation or lens framing during a shot.

Here “Camera movement” means: Any intentional change in the camera’s position, orientation or lens framing during a shot.

Pitch context

Used in treatments and camera approaches to describe how movement will shape point of view, energy and emotion.

Why it matters: Naming movement is useful only when it also communicates dramatic purpose.

Connected terms

  • PanA pan is one form of camera movement.
  • Tracking shotA tracking shot is one form of camera movement.
  • Motivated cameraCamera motivation explains why a move occurs.
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