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.