What is the name for the action of moving the camera to the operator's right while the dolly remains still?

The action of moving the camera to the operator's right while the dolly remains still is correctly identified as "pan right." This technique involves rotating the camera on its vertical axis to the right, which allows viewers to take in more of the scene horizontally. This movement is distinct from other camera actions such as dolly movements or zooms.

In contrast, panning down would involve tilting the camera downwards rather than moving to the right. Pedestal right refers to raising or lowering the camera while keeping it in the same horizontal position, which does not involve a lateral movement. Zooming out changes the focal length of the lens to capture a wider field of view but doesn’t involve physically moving the camera's position. Therefore, the correct terminology for the lateral movement to the right is indeed "pan right."