Pan横摇／水平摇摄

How it works

Rotate a fixed camera left or right around its vertical axis.

Terminology boundary: Aliases vary by region and production context; the physical parameter above is the deciding clue.

Narrative effect

Reveals horizontal space or follows lateral action.

When to use it

Landscapes, room scans, connecting two subjects.

Common mistakes

Not a sideways truck; compose a clear end frame.