Follow
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What it is
The camera travels with the subject at a roughly constant distance, from front, back or side.
When to use it
Puts the audience on the character's path; a sense of moving together.
When not to
When the subject is not moving.
Often confused with
- Truck
A truck need not follow anyone; a follow shot is anchored to the subject.
Common generation mistakes
SymptomThe subject keeps growing and shrinking in frame.
FixState a constant distance that matches the subject's speed.
Combinations Rolin checks
- Auto-fixed
A tripod can only pan, tilt, zoom or stay static
Rolin will: Support → Dolly