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Camera Movements and Supports. Camera Supports. Shoulder - The most basic support also the most flexible Monopod - A single pole on which you can mount the camera. Camera Supports. Tripod - A three-legged camera mount Includes legs, head, quick release plate,
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Camera Supports • Shoulder- The most basic support also the most flexible • Monopod- A single pole on which you can mount the camera
Camera Supports • Tripod- A three-legged camera mount Includes legs, head, quick release plate, pan and tilt arm
Camera Supports • Pedestal- Heavy camera dolly that permits raising and lowering the camera while on air
Camera Supports • Dolly- Camera support on wheels that enables the camera to move in all directions
Special Camera Supports • Car Mounts- A bracket made for the camera with suction cups attached that can be secured to a window or the side of a car
Camera Supports • Steadicam- A mount worn by the camera operator that uses various springs to absorb the wobbles and jitters while you move with a camera
Special Camera Supports • Jib- Allows for all camera movements while camera is attached to a long arm
Camera Supports • Robotic Pedestal- A motor driven pedestal and mounting head that is guided by a computerized system
Camera Movements • Tilt- The movement of the lens of the camera up and down • Pan- The movement of the lens of the camera left to right • Cant- Tilting the shoulder mounted camera sideways
Camera Movements • Boom- To move the entire camera up and down • Dolly- Moving the camera toward or away from the scene on a mobile camera mount • Truck or Track- Moving the camera left or right on a mobile camera mount
Camera Movements • Arc- To move the camera on a dolly in a slightly curved movement • Zoom- Changing the focal length of the lens through the use of camera zoom control