<p>It is known as panning, from the word "panoramic" - googling will throw up many tutorials on this.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.slrlounge.com/panning-tutorial" rel="nofollow">An example at the slrlounge</a>.</p>

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2012-10-29T18:12:17.560Z
I don't think that is what I mean. I mean when the camera circles around an object.
Alfred Larsson
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2012-10-28T18:31:11.820Z
2012-10-28T18:31:11.820Z
Dr Mayhem
<p>That's a kind of tracking shot known as an orbit. Here is a product video for the Digital Juice Orbit Dolly, which is a piece of equipment that can be used to achieve this effect:</p>
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                <iframe width="640px" height="395px" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RKmC0z_pVmI?start=0"></iframe>
            </div></div></p>

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2012-10-30T13:00:06.477Z
Thank you. Going to tell my friend Google about this. He will be excited :D
Alfred Larsson
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2021-05-23T19:39:40.217Z
@PhilvanKleur It was a product video from a video equipment company. I've updated the link with one that is still available, and clarified the purpose of the link in my answer.
NReilingh
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2021-05-25T04:46:01.993Z
@NReilingh thanks very much. I'll take a look.
Phil van Kleur
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2012-10-29T14:47:57.703Z
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NReilingh
<p>You know that camera technique when the camera operator usually have a steadicam and runs/walks around a person.</p>

<p>I'm trying to learn how to do that with my homemade glidecam but it is so hard. it would be nice to find a tutorial but I don't know what to search for.</p>

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What is a circular motion around a object called when filming?
Alfred Larsson
# What is a circular motion around a object called when filming?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2012-10-28)

You know that camera technique when the camera operator usually have a steadicam and runs/walks around a person.

I'm trying to learn how to do that with my homemade glidecam but it is so hard. it would be nice to find a tutorial but I don't know what to search for.

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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_2 on 2012-10-29. Score: 4 | Accepted answer

That's a kind of tracking shot known as an orbit. Here is a product video for the Digital Juice Orbit Dolly, which is a piece of equipment that can be used to achieve this effect:

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: Thank you. Going to tell my friend Google about this. He will be excited :D  
> **username_2**: @PhilvanKleur It was a product video from a video equipment company. I've updated the link with one that is still available, and clarified the purpose of the link in my answer.  
> **username_3**: @username_2 thanks very much. I'll take a look.  

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### Answer by username_1 on 2012-10-28. Score: 2

It is known as panning, from the word "panoramic" - googling will throw up many tutorials on this.

[An example at the slrlounge](http://www.slrlounge.com/panning-tutorial).

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: I don't think that is what I mean. I mean when the camera circles around an object.  

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