Term
Banana
A direction for a performer or moving camera to travel along a curved path rather than a straight line.
In practice
The curve can preserve composition, reveal information, or keep movement a useful distance from the lens. Direction should be paired with a clear endpoint or rehearsal mark.
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Sources
- E-learning glossary — ScreenSkills
- Hollywood Slang: selections from Movie Speak — Vocabulary.com