Rule of Thirds: Imagine your screen is divided into 9 equal segments by 2 vertical and 2 horizontal lines. The rule of thirds says that you should position the most important elements in your scene along these lines, or at the point where they intersect. Doing so will add balance and interest to the shot. |
Tilt:
Moving the cameras lens up or down, while keeping its horizontal axis constant. Pan: Moving the cameras lens to one side or another, while keeping its vertical axis constant. Zoom: Changing the focal length of the lens to make the subject appear closer or farther away. |
Pedestal:
Moving the entire camera up or down. Dolly: Motion towards or motion from; moving the entire camera to or from the subject. Truck: Moving the entire camera left or right, while maintaining perpendicular relationship with the subject. |