Low Angle Shot

This is an example of a low angle shot which is very similar to a worm's eye view shot but slightly different. Low angle shots are used a lot in film making and are generally there to show  a high status or a high amount of authority. This shot is interesting as it uses neither of these but is still classed as a low angle shot. The shot's are always below eye level looking up.

Worm's Eye View Shot

This is an example of a worm's eye shot in slow motion. The shot shows the situation in a better light as we see the ball when it leaves the floor and it gradually turns into a long shot. Worm's eye view shots are generally used to emphasize the height of bulidings of people and could show status as the camera would be looking up at the people to highlight their authority.

Bird's Eye View Shot

This is an example of a birds eye view shot. We can clearly establish that we are looking at the shot from above as we feel as if we come through clouds to see what is below them. This type of shot is generally used to show setting or place. From this shot we get the impression of a quite neutral and mellow atmosphere and the shot reflects this well as we enter the scene.

Crash Zoom

Crash Zoom from BA Motion Graphics on Vimeo.

This is an example of a crash zoom. This shot is usually used to help us focus on what the director wants us to pay attention to or to help us establish where the shot is actually taking place. This clip is very short so it is hard to get any meaning from it but we can see that them shot is obviously about the man as we are made to have all of our attention on him.

Whip Pan

Avid Whip Pan demonstration from Dylan Reeve on Vimeo.

This is an example of a whip pan. Whip pan shots are normally used as a transtition from one scene to another or to show a change in time. Using a whip pan shot is an unusual shot and stands out to film directors because of it's abrupt style. In this example shot we get the impression that there may be key characters or important people in the car as the camera moves to it quickly.

Panning Shot

This is an example of a panning shot. I think that the person taking the shot was trying to create a sense of tranqulity as they moved the camera very slowly to make sure we paid attention to everything in the shot. The camera stays still as we are shown a beach on a cloudy day. It feels kind of like a point of view shot as it feels as if we are the camera looking out to the scenery. The shot could be used in a variety of different scenes for example, to follow people or transport across a shot or simply to show a place or setting as my example video does.