panning shot

American  

noun

1. pan.

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Etymology

Origin of panning shot

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

But if you’re just looking to get a panning shot with something mounted on a tripod, the Spin should be more than enough.

From The Verge • Feb. 1, 2022

DaCosta pays homage to the opening with a similar panning shot of the city, this time pointed directly at the skyline.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 26, 2021

Because the cab of our vehicle was soundproof, what I saw was like a silent movie, a long panning shot out the window.

From Slate • Dec. 29, 2020

The film consists of a single panning shot, showing a picket fence framed by the sky and summer grass.

From Washington Post • Apr. 12, 2020

We first see a panning shot of forests and rice paddies in aerial view.

From New York Times • Aug. 12, 2010