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panning

/pænɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does panning mean?

verb

The act of moving a camera or microphone horizontally to follow a moving subject, or the effect of this movement in a film or photograph. A technique used in photography and filmmaking to create a sense of movement or to draw attention to a particular subject.

Example

"The director used a combination of panning and zooming to create a dynamic and engaging scene."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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