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Tracking shot

A shot in which the camera travels with, toward, away from, or around action.

In practice

The term describes movement broadly; specify dolly, vehicle, handheld, gimbal, crane, or other method.

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Sources

  1. E-learning glossary · ScreenSkills
  2. Film Industry Terminology · California Film Commission

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