Camera Mechanisms Quiz

This type of shot often sweeps up and over a scene. It has a variety of movements both horizontally & vertically.

• Crane Shot

• Slide Shot

• Running Shot

This mechanism is used for static shots or simple pan or tilt shots.

• Tripod

• Editing Triangle

• Quad

This mechanism is used for static shots and simple pan or tilt shots.

• Stick

• Quad

• Tripod

This is a ________ shot that moves the camera on a vertical or horizontal access for a smooth, sweeping shot.

• Slider

• Smooth

• Glider

A _________ shot is moved by a camera operator. Can be shaky and are not stabilized.

• First Person

• Handheld

• Gimbal

A _________ is a camera stabilizing device that attaches to the camera and provides smooth & stable camera movements.

• Steadicam

• Focuscam

• Stablecam

A ________ is a stabilizing device that uses motorized gyroscopes to reduce friction. They are small & can be handheld.

• Gimbal

• Slider

• Tracker

This is a _______ shot which sweeps up and over a character or setting. This has limited movements & is usually used for tilt shots only.

• Jib

• Crane

• Gimbal

Simple. This is a _______ shot. They provide wonderful aerial shots.

• Drone

• Sunset

• Cloud

This is a ______ shot where the camera is moved along a wire for a smooth moving shot. They are often used in large sporting events or concerts.

• Wire

• Sweeping

• Flying