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panner

panner

8.0
A person who moves a camera left or right to follow action
  • noun
  • /ˈpænər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : operador de cámara
  • During the live broadcast, the panner kept the moving players in the frame.

Examples

  • The panner moved the camera smoothly from left to right, ensuring every detail of the performance was visible.

  • A good panner can make action scenes look smooth and dynamic.

  • The panner skillfully tracked the actor as she walked across the stage.

  • The panner adjusted the camera smoothly during the scene.

  • A skilled panner can enhance any filming project.

  • The panner adjusted the camera angle to follow the fast-paced action during the chase scene.

  • During the documentary shoot, the panner carefully captured the breathtaking landscapes as they unfolded.

Synonyms

cameraman
vspanner
110 2.9

A person who operates a film or television camera

is specific to moving the camera horizontally to follow action
videographer
vspanner
  • Specialized
14 5.3

A person who records video at events like weddings and conferences

emphasizes the horizontal camera motion rather than wider production responsibilities
camera operator
vspanner
5 3.2

A person who uses a camera to film or broadcast scenes

is more specific, focusing on moving the camera horizontally to follow action
camerawoman
vspanner
2 3.7

A woman who operates a movie or video camera professionally

is narrower, referring mainly to moving the camera horizontally
shootist
vspanner
  • Jargon
1 8.6

A person who takes photos or makes films professionally

focuses especially on moving the camera horizontally rather than general shooting
filmer
vspanner
1 4.5

A person who records video with a camera

limits action to horizontal camera movement rather than broad recording tasks

Compounds

A person who washes soil and small stones in a pan to find gold

Surface Forms

panner singular
panners plural

Morphology

panner = pan (transparent) = pan + er

Agent noun from the verb 'pan' (camera movement), so the person performing the action is the expected derived meaning.

Etymology

The word panner comes from the verb pan, short for panorama ('wide view'), meaning to turn across a scene. So a panner is the person who moves a camera horizontally to follow action or show a wide view.