Camera Movements/Angles Glossary

As part of making and constructing my music video I need to be aware of certain camera stills and movements that will be included in my music video. There are a variety of camera movements that I am very familiar with already. Below I have included a glossary sheet that states all the key terms of camera angles/movement used in many shots in films and music videos. Within my next blog posts I will be displaying examples of the camera shots and movements used and why certain camera shots are used. 

Zoom In - the camera zooms into the object/person in focus 
Zoom Out - the camera zooms out from the object/person
Close up - the camera is zoomed into the persons face
Mid Shot - the camera is positioned in which the audience and see the persons waistline and upwards
Long Shot - the camera is positioned in which the audience can see the persons whole body 
Tracking Shot - the camera keeps track and follows the person in the scene
Pan - the camera steadily moves horizontally across 
Whip Pan - the camera quickly moves horizontally across
Arc - the camera covers a semi-circle around the subject in focus
High angle - the camera looks down on the subject in focus making them seem weak/powerless
Low angle - the camera looks up on the subject in focus making them seem to be a powerful figure
Crane Shot - is a shot taken from a very high angle  
Aerial Shot - is a shot used to show a certain setting or location from the skyline view
Steadicam - the camera is steadily held in a professional way
Hand Held - the camera is unsteady making the audience feel part of the action