Under and Over Cranking the Camera

1. Think back on what you've learned about filmmaking. What is overcranking the camera? What does it do? How is it done?
2. What does undercranking the camera do? How is this done?
How does this affect the image artistically?

Over-cranking the camera refers to slow motion and under cranking a camera refers to a timelapse.  Slow motion can be used to capture every detail of a fast motion. By slowing down the time, the audience will pay more attention to the activity on the screen. This effect is typically done by increasing the frame rate in order to obtain a smooth image. On the other hand, undercranking a camera allows the filmmaker to convey the passage of time. This is typically done by setting a camera down and letting it sit still for a long period of time. Artistically speaking, they create variations in the image, capturing the attention of the audience. They can be useful and effective in small amounts.