the side-to-side rotation of a film or video camera.
Moving the camera so that the image of a moving object remains in the same relative position in the viewfinder as you take a picture.
Technique that involves taking a picture while moving the camera at a relatively slow shutter speed. It is almost always used when tracking a moving object, such as a race car, as it travels across the film plane. When properly carried out, the object is rendered relatively sharply while its surroundings are blurred.
A shooting technique where the subject is followed during exposure; generally done with a slow shutter speed.
Technique for photographing a moving subject. While the shutter is open, the camera is swung following the moving subject. This creates a blurred background, but a sharp subject. The technique works best with slower shutter speeds. (see Shutter speed)
This feature allows you to move the magnified view automatically in one direction using a set of "hot keys." It can be used for reading text or navigating around the screen.
The side-to-side movement of sounds and images from one location to another. Originally a camera term.
The process of following a subject from left to right (or vice versa) in the viewfinder as it moves past the photographer. Using a slow shutter speed, the photographer takes an exposure (or several exposures) when the subject is directly in front of him or her. The result is a picture in which the background is blurred (streaked) and the subject is sharp, creating the feeling of motion and speed.
The ability to move a tripod head in a circular motion. The act of following a moving subject with the camera as the photograph is taken.
Panning is used to follow the subject when taking a photograph. This creates a blurred background while keeping the subject sharp. Panning works best with shutter speeds below 1/15 seconds.
Technique of following a moving subject while taking a photograph. Depending on the shutter speed used , and the speed of the moving subject, it’s possible to capture a fairly sharp image of the subject while getting a blurred background.
A photography technique in which the camera follows a moving subject which will leave the subject sharp and clear, whilst the background is blurred, giving a sense of motion to the photo.
An act of creating a strong sense of movement in pictures or video. Involves maneuvering the camera so that the moving object remains in the same position in the viewfinder as you take the picture.
The term used for moving around the map in any given direction. See our Map Tools page for further information.
rotating the optics horizontally to view around the camera obscura.
a set of system-controlled, consistent strategies for moving open windows and placing new windows on the screen; in map displays, the process of smoothly and predictably changing the displayed region.
Moving the camera left or right on the pan head.
A photography technique in which the camera follows a moving subject. Done correctly, the subject is sharp and clear, while the background is blurred, giving a sense of motion to the photo.
A means used to observe an object which is larger than the field of view of the system. The operator moves the system back and forth across the target to discover thermal areas of interest.
The ability to move a zoomed image within the display window with the mouse. See banding.
Photography technique used to follow a moving subject when taking a photo. This creates a blurred background but keeps the subject sharp, which gives a sense of motion to the photo.
Following a moving subject with the camera, usually using a slow shutter speed of about 1/60 second. This has the effect of blurring the background while keeping the subject in sharp focus, bringing out a sense of movement and speed.
Moving the camera angle on the horizontal axis left or right. It is similar to looking left and right when you turn your head.
The act of following a moving subject with the camera while releasing the shutter.
Moving the camera so that the image of a moving object remains in the same relative position in the viewfinder creating a strong sense of movement.
technique of photographing moving subjects. While the shutter is open, the camera is swung in the same direction as the subject is moving. This creates a blurred background, but a sharp subject.
A technique where you follow the subject with the camera as you take the picture. This can cause the background to streak while the subject remains sharp.
Panning refers to the horizontal movement or rotation of a film or video camera, or the scanning of a subject horizontally on video or a display device.