| A | B |
| free camera | can point anywhere in a scene |
| target camera | points to an object and is used for tracking animation |
| lens | its length can be changed |
| orbit | the camera can be rotated around an object |
| camera placement | affects viewer mood, perception and interest |
| long shots | display the environment |
| medium shots | might be from a character’s waist or chest to their head |
| close-ups | might show the opening of a book |
| storyboards | an important element in defining and preparing for camera locations |
| field of view | an angle that defines the objects that you can see |
| depth of field | a measurement of focus accuracy |
| zoom | Moves the camera closer or farther away |