Pan moves camera horizontally for panoramic shots. Smooth pan achieved with one finger grip on tripod arm. Firm grip causes camera shake
Cinema vérité is a direct, objective filmmaking style. Originated in documentary filmmaking after WWII. Allows audience to connect directly with subjects. Abandoned narration and controlled story outcomes
Close-up is a tight framing shot showing detailed subject from head to neck. Early filmmakers like Edison and Lumières preferred long shots. George Albert Smith pioneered medium close-ups in 1898. D.W. Griffith popularized close-ups with his films
Deep focus requires small aperture and lots of light, showing multiple planes. Shallow focus focuses on one plane, often used in close-ups. Racking focus changes focus between foreground and background. Zoom shot changes lens focal length to appear closer or farther
Cinematography captures moving images through chemical or digital processes. Cinematographer translates director's vision into usable footage. Film or digital recording choice affects image quality and technical aspects
Headshots can be shot at different distances: 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, and full body. Different distances are used for modeling, acting, real estate, and business. Closer shots emphasize facial expressions, wider shots focus on clothing