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Filmmaking: The Tilt Shot

4 main types of camera movement

The tilt shot is similar to the pan shot, but the tilt shot moves vertically instead of horizontally. Like the pan shot, the tilt shot can be done hand held or with a tripod with a good head. We would highly recommend using a tripod for a tilt shot.

Tilt shots are often used to show the vertical significance of something. For example, imagine being at the bottom of a building and then tilting the camera upwards to capture the entire building structure (which obviously can’t fit in one frame). Again, be careful on how steady you are with the movement.

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Camera Movement: The Pan Shot
Camera Movement: The Tilt Shot
Camera Movement: Tracking Shot
Camera Movement: Handheld / Zoom
 

 


 



 

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