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Basic video camera movements and scenarios

Quiz by Jeffrey Pino

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14 questions
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  • Q1
    What camera movement involves rotating the camera horizontally?
    Zoom
    Dolly
    Crane
    Pan
    30s
  • Q2
    What camera movement involves moving the camera closer or farther away from the subject?
    Crane
    Dolly
    Pan
    Zoom
    30s
  • Q3
    What camera movement involves tilting the camera vertically?
    Tilt
    Crane
    Dolly
    Zoom
    30s
  • Q4
    What camera movement involves moving the camera up or down using a mechanical arm?
    Dolly
    Crane
    Pan
    Zoom
    30s
  • Q5
    What camera movement involves smoothly moving the camera from one location to another?
    Pan
    Crane
    Dolly
    Zoom
    30s
  • Q6
    What camera movement involves rotating the camera vertically around a fixed point?
    Tilt
    Dolly
    Crane
    Zoom
    30s
  • Q7
    What camera movement involves moving the camera vertically up or down along a fixed axis?
    Dolly
    Crane
    Tilt
    Pan
    30s
  • Q8
    What is a dolly shot?
    A camera move in which the camera rotates horizontally on its axis.
    A camera move in which the camera tracks alongside a moving subject.
    A camera move in which the camera is mounted on a wheeled platform and moves closer to or farther from the subject.
    A camera move in which the camera moves up or down to show the vertical dimension of a subject.
    30s
  • Q9
    What is a pan shot?
    A camera move in which the camera is mounted on a wheeled platform and moves closer to or farther from the subject.
    A camera move in which the camera moves up or down to show the vertical dimension of a subject.
    A camera move in which the camera tracks alongside a moving subject.
    A camera move in which the camera rotates horizontally on its axis.
    30s
  • Q10
    What is a tilt shot?
    A camera move in which the camera rotates horizontally on its axis.
    A camera move in which the camera tracks alongside a moving subject.
    A camera move in which the camera moves up or down to show the vertical dimension of a subject.
    A camera move in which the camera is mounted on a wheeled platform and moves closer to or farther from the subject.
    30s
  • Q11
    What is a tracking shot?
    A camera move in which the camera is mounted on a wheeled platform and moves closer to or farther from the subject.
    A camera move in which the camera rotates horizontally on its axis.
    A camera move in which the camera moves up or down to show the vertical dimension of a subject.
    A camera move in which the camera tracks alongside a moving subject.
    30s
  • Q12
    What is a static shot?
    A shot with fast camera movements
    A shot where the camera remains still throughout the duration of the shot
    A shot with multiple angles
    A shot with zooming in and out
    30s
  • Q13
    What is the purpose of a static shot in filmmaking?
    To create suspense and tension
    To showcase different angles and perspectives
    To provide a stable and objective viewpoint for the viewer
    To add movement and energy to a scene
    30s
  • Q14
    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a static shot?
    Still camera position
    Provides a stable viewpoint
    No camera movements
    Fast camera movements
    30s

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