encastage

/ɛnˈkæsteɪdʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of placing a camera on a dolly or other support, usually with wheels, to facilitate smooth and controlled camera movements.

“The film director instructed the cinematographer to execute a series of encastages to create a sense of dynamic movement throughout the scene.”

Synonyms

  • dolly shot
  • track shot

Antonyms

  • locked-off shot
  • static shot