Panning

Pronunciation: /ˈpænɪŋ/

Definitions of panning

verb The act of moving a camera horizontally to follow a moving subject or create a specific effect in photography or filmmaking.

Example Sentences

A1 I am panning for gold in the river.

A2 The photographer is panning the camera to capture the entire scene.

B1 The chef is panning the vegetables before adding them to the stir-fry.

B2 The director is panning the camera slowly to create a dramatic effect in the movie.

C1 The geologist spent hours panning for minerals in the remote mountain range.

C2 The artist is panning the landscape with intricate detail in his latest painting.

Examples of panning in a Sentence

formal The cinematographer used panning shots to capture the expansive landscape.

informal I tried panning for gold in the river, but didn't find anything.

slang The DJ was panning the crowd during the concert.

figurative Her speech was panning across various topics without going into depth.

Grammatical Forms of panning

• past tense: panned
• plural: pannings
• comparative: more panning
• superlative: most panning
• present tense: pan
• future tense: will pan
• perfect tense: have panned
• continuous tense: is panning
• singular: panning
• positive degree: panning
• infinitive: to pan
• gerund: panning
• participle: panned

Origin and Evolution of panning

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'panning' originated from the Middle English word 'panne' which came from the Old English word 'panne' meaning a vessel for cooking or baking.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'panning' evolved to refer to the act of moving a camera horizontally to follow a moving subject, particularly in filmmaking and photography.