How to Shoot Panning Shot?
Learn the Correct Panning Techniques


How to shoot a Panning Shot? Here are tips on how to use Panning in the
correct manner. Learn the Correct Panning Techniques!




Want to shoot a beautiful landscape?…or a busy scene?…or a Sporting Action?

You will need to take panning shots!

There will be many occasions when you will have to pan. So go ahead and learn the correct panning techniques.


What is Panning?


So what is a Panning Shot?

A panning shot is one in which you move your camera or camcorder from left to right or vice versa.

The term is derived from the word "panorama", which means a wide view.


Use it for What?


You can use panning shots for various reasons. Some obvious ones are listed here.

  • Shooting a beautiful landscape

  • Shooting a busy scene or street

  • Shooting the motion of an aircraft as it takes off at an airport.

  • Shooting Sporting actions



    • Correct Panning Techniques!


    Want to learn how to shoot a panning shot?

    Here are some tips on how to use the correct panning techniques.

    Don’t Rush
    As with zooms, you need to give 2-3 seconds still shot at the beginning and at the end. This will give the viewers time to appreciate the panning scene.

    When taking shots, don’t rush into any movement the second you have started to record.

    Here is the correct way to do it!

  • After pressing the Record button, hold on for 2-3 seconds.

  • Now perform the planned camera move. If you have a tripod, use it!

  • Once at the end of the desired shot, hold it steady for another 2-3 seconds.

  • Now you can stop recording.


    • Pan with the Action
    Sporting actions are perfect for making use of zooms, in addition to a definite need to pan left or right with the action.

    Make sure your tripod is setup correctly to capture all the action.

    Set up your tripod’s pan and tilt head such that it can support smooth panning shots. That way, you will be able to remain focused on the action while following it smoothly.





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