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Record 1 1999-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cinematography
  • Television Arts
DEF

A motion picture camera support by means of which the camera may be moved to different positions in order to photograph a scene from a variety of views. [They] are more often used for "overhead shots", in which the camera "looks down" on the scene.

CONT

The crane is so designed that the camera platform remains horizontal in all positions ... In almost all designs, the boom is driven along on the floor by electric motors.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cinématographie
  • Télévision (Arts du spectacle)
DEF

Appareil permettant les mouvements combinés de la caméra pour obtenir des plans variés.

CONT

Il existe [...] des grues de studio, dont les mouvements sont commandés mécaniquement [...] Le bras de ces grues supporte une plate-forme sur laquelle est fixée la caméra.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cinematografía
  • Televisión (Artes escénicas)
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