Compose motion shots, using the rule of thirds.

Composition for motion shots should include adhering to the rule of thirds as the camera and/or tripod move. Motion shots fall into two main categories:

• shots involving the camera lens (e.g., pan, tilt, or zoom)
• shots involving moving the entire camera (e.g., dolly, truck, pedestal, track, or arc).

This task may be accomplished with or without a tripod. Tripod is strongly recommended for the first-year students.

Process/Skill Questions:

• How does the rule of thirds apply to motion shots in which the subject is moving or looking in a left or right direction?
• What is the difference between a zoom and a dolly?