Crane
摇臂升降 · 大摇臂 · 吊臂 · 升空 · crane up
What it is
A crane carries the camera through a large rise or fall, usually with a tilt.
When to use it
Grand reveals at openings or endings; a sense of ceremony.
When not to
Dialogue in a cramped space.
Often confused with
- Pedestal
A pedestal is a small vertical move without changing angle.
Common generation mistakes
SymptomThe move is too small and reads as a pedestal.
FixState a large rise to a high vantage point looking down over the scene.
Combinations Rolin checks
- Auto-fixed
A tripod can only pan, tilt, zoom or stay static
Rolin will: Support → Dolly - Warning
A slider or dolly cannot crane, pedestal or orbit
- Auto-fixed
Handheld rigs cannot crane or pedestal
Rolin will: Support → Jib