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Three frequently used shots
These three types of shots will bring additional
action and movement to your scenes when
properly used.
For greatest effect, it is advisable that they not
be overused.
Panning — moving the camera horizontally | [C]
For emphasizing the grandeur of a scene, and
for including all of the scenery in a single
continuous shot.
¢ Hold the recorder on the scene for a few
seconds at the beginning and end of the pan.
e Pan slowly across the scene. (Stop at about
90°)
For professionaliooking pans [D]
1 First, stand so that you face in the direction
where the pan will end.
2 Without moving your feet, rotate your upper
body so that your recorder faces the direction
where the scene will begin.
3 Start shooting. Rotate your body slowly to the
point where the pan will stop.