Camera Movement Videos

Camera movement is used in every film and TV programme ever made even if it is fairly basic. These videos show camera movement in action:

Tracking:

This shot is from the movie 'Pulp Fiction'. It follows the actor John Travolta (as the character Vincent Vega) around a diner, this shot shows the audience the setting more clearly and sees what the characters sees, this usually sets the scene and the audience will have a clear idea of where they are.

Crane/Aerial:

This shot starts off as a medium long shot then a long shot is shown to the audience. The reason an aerial shot is used in this scene is to reveal some important information to the audience which the character cannot see. This gives the audience an extra piece of knowledge that the characters are not aware of as shown in the clip from Bedlam, the audience can see the giant black X under the car but the character cannot. These shots can give the audience more knowledge or a view of the setting from a higher point of view.

Tilt/Roll:

Although tilt and roll shots are not the same, the camera does move to one side with both shots. A tilt shot can be used to show shock or realisation whereas a roll shot can be used to show disorientation or dizziness. This clip from the program switch shows the roll/tilt shot in action, this shows the surprise in the woman's face as she receives the text. The camera tilts to really show how she feels.

Point-of-View:

Point of view shots are to put the audience into the characters shoes and make them sees what the character sees. The clip from horror movie Halloween put the audience into a young boy's shoes although when watching the audience is fooled into thinking its an older person and as the murder is seen first hand through their eyes we know that this boy is guilty. When the young boy takes of his mask and the camera is no longer a point of view shot the audience is shocked and surprised about who the character really is and what they have just done.