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title: "Pedestal"
description: "Basically standing up or sitting down, but with a very expensive camera."
url: "https://www.clueso.io/glossary/pedestal"
updated: "2026-09-11T08:57:58.995Z"
---

# Pedestal

Basically standing up or sitting down, but with a very expensive camera.

## What it is

A pedestal (or boom) move involves raising or lowering the camera vertically without changing its tilt. It shifts the viewer’s eye level while maintaining the same framing orientation.

## Why it's important

It adjusts perspective or follows vertical motion smoothly. It gives a sense of elevation, status, or visual flow. Unlike tilting, the horizon and composition remain stable. They’re common in narrative filmmaking and live TV production.

## When/how to use

Use pedestal moves to reveal height, follow characters standing/sitting, or transition between levels. Often done with tripods, jibs, or motorized sliders.

## Best Practices

1. **Move steadily –** Keep pedestal moves smooth to avoid distracting jerks or bumps.
2. **Use for emphasis –** Employ booms to reveal or conceal subjects, or to shift perspective dynamically.
3. **Combine with framing –** Ensure the vertical motion complements subject composition and storytelling.

\| 📖 Read more: [How to Make Tasteful Screen-Capture Videos](https://www.clueso.io/blog/how-to-make-tasteful-screen-capture-videos)