Phrase guide

tracking shot

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A continuously recorded segment containing no edits, in which the camera is moved (often mounted on a dolly rolling on tracks) so as to sweep through an extensive area or to follow the physical movement of characters or events.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: broadcasting, cinematography, film, media, television

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: pla seqüència — a continuously recorded segment containing no edits
  • French: plan-séquence — a continuously recorded segment containing no edits
  • Galician: plano secuencia — a continuously recorded segment containing no edits
  • German: Plansequenz — a continuously recorded segment containing no edits
  • Italian: piano sequenza — a continuously recorded segment containing no edits
  • Portuguese: plano-sequência — a continuously recorded segment containing no edits
  • Spanish: plano secuencia — a continuously recorded segment containing no edits