Blog Post #36 - Tracking Shots

A tracking shot is a technique used in filmmaking in which the camera moves through the scene, while following a moving object through the scene, resulting in a trailing effect behind, or toward the object. An example of a tracking shot would be a camera turning toward a thrown ball. Here is an example of a tracking shot on my hand.


After researching on studiobinder.com, I have obtained knowledge of several new types and usages of tracking shots. Tracking shots can track more than one object in motion, and has multiple methods. Tracking shots can be recorded on a dolly, a drone, handhelds, or any tool used to move the camera. 

An example of a tracking shot, of a fast object is from The Flash, where the drone shot moves toward the object, and rotates to face them when they move. This tracking shot helps to emphasize the sense of speed of the objects, and it is visually appealing to the audience, as it keeps the two objects on screen.



Based on this research, In my project, I plan to incorporate a tracking shot into my project which tracks Ed and Fern walking out of the office, and into the driveway. The tracking shot will help to show Fern and Ed's body language as they walk out of the room and help to show the process of their traveling.



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