Tracking shot
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The technique is often used to follow a subject that would otherwise leave the frame (thus also called a following shot), such as an actor or vehicle in motion.[3] A handheld or Steadicam mounted camera following a similar trajectory is called a tracking shot as well. In fact a tracking shot can use any manual or motorized conveyance, and may include careful planning for passing the camera between vehicles or modes. While the core idea is that the camera moves parallel to its subject, a tracking shot may move in a circular or semi-circular fashion, rotating around its subject while remaining equidistant.[4]
This kind of shot, in which the camera itself moves along with the subject or in relationship to it, should not be confused with panning, in which the camera remains stationary but pivots right or left on its axis.[5]
Terminology
A tracking shot is a blanket term used to refer to any camera shot with movement, with "trucking shot" and "dolly shot" being tracking shot variations. Generally, a "dolly shot" refers to a specific variation of tracking shot in which the camera moves forwards or backwards with respect to the subject. [6] The term "trucking shot" is less common but usually specifically refers to a shot in which the camera moves left or right in respect to the subject. [7]
Variant
A variant of the tracking shot is the onride video, also known as a phantom ride, where the camera films during a ride on a train, an amusement ride (especially a roller coaster) or another vehicle. Such videos may be used to document the route, and the camera may be fixed to the vehicle or held by a person in the vehicle.[8]
Use in sporting events
The "rail cam" made a public debut in the
For live TV broadcast of sporting events, a remote stabilized camera head is often mounted on a cable suspended system or a vehicle to track the athletes.
See also
- Walk and talk, a film technique which makes use of the tracking shot
- Steadicam
- Process trailer, a trailer designed to be used as a camera platform and/or to carry a car during a tracking shot
References
- ^ "The Dolly Shot: Creative Uses of Camera Movements, Shots, Angles - By Jason Hellerman". www.cinemagics.com. Retrieved 2023-03-11.
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- ^ Blain Brown. Cinematography: Theory and Practice : I:)
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- ^ Dirks, Tim. Film Terms Glossary. "Film Terms Glossary: pan (or panning shot, or panoramic shot)". filmsite.org.
- ^ "Dolly Shot". www.mediacollege.com. Retrieved 20 Sep 2023.
- ^ "Trucking Shot". www.mediacollege.com. Retrieved 20 Sep 2023.
- ^ "BFI Screenonline: Phantom Rides". www.screenonline.org.uk. Retrieved 2022-11-05.
- ^ "VERSUS To Debut Rail Cam For Avalanche-Stars Game Monday". NHL.com. NHL.com. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
- Vox Media, Inc.Retrieved 9 July 2015.