ABSTRACT
Filmmakers who wish to get a full explanation of filmmaking techniques should read the material in the book, Animation from Pencils to Pixels. Film is a subtle language of communication. The correct or incorrect use of film language can make or break a production. Therefore, an awareness of the core principles of good filmmaking is invaluable for animators embarking on their first film. Often described as a zoom-in/zoom-out shot in live-action filming, the track-in/track-out shot is where the camera moves in or out within a particular framed action. The track/pan is similar to the pan shot, but the camera moves in and out of its framing position as it moves along. It is sometimes described as a dolly shot in live-action filming. The cut is what an animator predominantly see when watching most films. It is the shot used more than any other by filmmakers.
