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Physically moving the camera is sometimes the best way to connect your viewer to your shot, because it allows your viewer to walk through the location with you. In these cases, you'll want to dolly or truck your camcorder through the shot. You can do this by simply walking with the camcorder. This is the Cops style of shooting. For smoother shots, find some wheels to make your camcorder glide through the scene.
In general, any device with wheels will work as a makeshift dolly. Office chairs work great in a pinch, as do wheelchairs, skateboards and shopping carts. Have a friend wheel you around on a hand truck. Put your inline skates on and roll all by yourself. Shooting out of your car's window can also make a great dolly or truck move. Just make sure you're the passenger and not the driver of the car.

As you can see, camera moves can range from very simple, hand-held techniques to more complex and involved methods. You probably don't have professional equipment at your disposal, but that doesn't mean you can't improvise. As you do so, just remember to keep your camera moves slow and controlled. The goal is to enhance your shot, not detract from it.
Too much unwarranted movement can ruin an otherwise good shot. Be sure to choose your camera moves wisely so they help convey your message. And if you are ever in doubt about a move, take a chance and see how it works. You might just discover your own style and techniques. There's no limit to what you can do with camera moves. You can get as creative as you like. That means combining moves, innovating and using equipment to help with your camera moves.

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