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CTE/Arts, Audio/Visual Technology and Communication Curriculum Television Broadcasting 1
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Strand 3

Students will be able to understand and demonstrate knowledge of the correct operation of the camera.

Standard 7

Identify and demonstrate effective use of various camera movements, including:

  • Arc Shot
    Definition and explanation of the camera movement: Arc
  • Camera Movement Techniques
    Learn to develop a variety of basic camera movement techniques to move your audience when the scene calls for a tilt, pan, zoom, pedestal, dolly, or truck.
  • Camera Pan
    Basic definition and explanation of the camera movement: Pan
  • Camera Tilt
    Definition and explanation of the camera movement: Tilt
  • Dolly Shot
    Definition and explanation of the camera movement: Dolly
  • Pedestal Shot
    Definition and explanation of the camera movement: Pedestal
  • Trucking Shot
    Definition and explanation of the camera movement: Trucking


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