Picture Car Glossary
tracking shot vehicle sequence
What is a tracking shot vehicle sequence?
Updated June 2026 · Revolution Picture Cars
Also called tracking shot, or follow shot.
A tracking shot vehicle sequence is any filmed sequence in which the camera moves continuously alongside, behind, or ahead of a picture car while both the camera platform and the vehicle are in motion.
Tracking shots require precise choreography between the camera car driver and the picture car driver to maintain consistent framing a vehicle drifting even two feet from its mark can take it out of frame entirely. Radio communication between all moving units is standard practice during tracking shot sequences.
Example
A camera car runs alongside a hero car for a 90-second unbroken take, both holding speed and distance. It needs a closed stretch, matched vehicles, a stunt driver in each, and rehearsal at reduced speed first.
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Where you'll see it
Planned from the storyboard, and dependent on the road lockoff for its window.
Common mistake
Attempting a long tracking take without rehearsing at reduced speed. Two vehicles holding speed and distance for ninety seconds is choreography, not driving.
Related questions
- What is a tracking shot with a picture car?
- A continuous shot with the camera moving alongside, behind, or ahead of a vehicle while both are in motion.
- What does it require?
- A closed or controlled stretch, matched vehicle speeds, stunt drivers in both vehicles, and rehearsal before running at speed.
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