Emotions From Camera Movements

 Crane Down: An entrance movement, like being plopped down into the world, and becoming part of the scene or setting.

Crane Up: A shot that makes the character smaller, and less consequential, signifying a large obstacle to overcome or a feeling of helplessness

High to Low Angle: Shows a feeling of authority and power, makes the character feel imposing

Handheld  Camera: When used properly and shakily, makes a feeling of danger and uneasiness, makes audience unsure and uncomfortable

Quick Pan: Reveals a new thing, quickly changing the context or danger of the scene

Quick Push In: For a character being shaken or shocked, a reaction shot for surprise

Slow Dolly In: Shares in the emotions of the character, making the viewer feel what the character feels

Slow Dolly Out: Also shared with audience, with a feeling of being lost or unsure

Dolly Across: Reveals a change in a situation, giving a new emotion to the scene

Smooth Glidecam Across: Feels confrontational or epic, shows the scene from multiple angles

Glidecam 360: Shows a calm, feels as if it is building up to something, or right before an important event

Zolly (Dolly Zoom): An overwhelming emotional feeling (Very well used without a subject, like in Fellowship Of The Ring on the empty path, to convey a deep discomfort or unease)

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