Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
Tracking
A tracking shot is a sideways camera movement that is slightly more complicated
than creating a tilt or zoom shot. The basic idea is to go from point A to point B
in a straight line, but instead of looking straight ahead, the camera is looking
sideways. These kinds of shots need to be combined with foreground objects
between the camera and the subject. The following screenshot will give you an
idea of how this works:
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This technique can be combined with other techniques such as zoom to create
a great impact on the viewer. We will track along a path and use a slow zoom
to focus the viewer's attention on the main subject.
Conclusion
These are just a few techniques that can be used while recording a clip. We can
obviously merge different techniques, such as using a tilt shot and zooming in on the
subject. Once again, the best way to learn these techniques is not only by applying
them to your project, but also by taking some time to study how other artists have
applied similar techniques.
A great example of camera shots can be found in the movie
The
Third and The Seventh
by Alex Roman. It is a masterpiece not only in
cinematography, but also in composition rules.
Also, it doesn't hurt to explore the techniques used by filmmakers Steven
Spielberg, Ridley Scott, and Martin Scorsese, just to mention a few.
The next stage in this workflow is organizing and controlling the clip or, hopefully,
the clips in the movie.
