Tracking shot

In cinematography, a tracking shot is any shot where the camera follows backward, forward or moves alongside the subject being recorded. Mostly the camera’s position is parallel to the character, creating a sideway motion, tracking the character. Tracking shots differ in motion from dolly shots, where the camera follows behind or before the character, resulting in either an inward or an outward movement.

Often the camera is mounted on a camera dolly, which rides on rails similar to a railroad track; in this case, the shot is called a dolly shot.
A handheld Steadicam or gimbal may also be used for smaller scale productions.
The camera is then pushed along the track while the scene is being filmed, or moved manually when using a handheld rig.

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