Camera Movement - Sophia Karides

1. Pan Shot (camera is on a tripod)
That 70's Show (1998) - "That 70's Pilot"
Directed by Terry Hughes
Cinematography by Ronald W. Browne

Logline: Hyde, Kelso, Eric, and Fez are under the influence of marijuana in Eric's basement talking about how they need the Vista Cruiser from Red (Eric's dad) to go to a concert. Also, the fact that gas and gas money could be a problem. 

Form: The panning shown in this scene is moving horizontally from right to left and left to right on each character. It is really cool the way this works out because it is focused in on the character when it is their turn to speak and it is just on their faces. It's like when you're in a group talking to people in real life. It captures that true essence of fooling around with your friends and getting those reactions from one another. "The Circle" is an iconic scene on the show and I think it is something different that is not always commonly used in movies or shows. 

2. Camera Crane Shot
55th Annual Grammy Awards (2013)
Directed by Louis J. Hervitz

Logline: Bruno Mars, Rihanna, and Ziggy & Damian Marley pay a tribute to Bob by collaborating on one of his great songs, "Could You Be Loved" at the 55th Grammy Awards.

Form: Crane shots are always used in awards shows for a good reason because the whole stage can be seen as well as the crowd dancing and singing to the live music. You can feel that feeling within the crowd because the whole aspect of the venue is being filmed (facial expression, dance movement, etc.). With this performance specifically, the crane shot is crucial because of how many people were together on that stage and the visuals shown on the screen behind. In addition to, the performance won't get boring if there are always different angles as well as zooming in and out

3. Steadicam shot 
Workaholics (2011) - "Dry Guys"
Directed by Kyle Newacheck
Cinematography by Grant Smith

Logline: Best friends, Ders, Adam, and Blake wake up to a mess in their house after a hard night of partying.

Form: Camera displays the whole scenery inside and outside of the house and of the damage done from last night's party fiasco. The steadicam does an amazing job of creating a smooth single intro shot of this episode. The way it passes/follows Ders ending up at the backyard pool only to find Blake sleeping near the pool is also a good example of ending the whole intro.

4. Drone / Bird's Eye (flying camera shot)
Okeechobee Music Festival Aftermovie (2017)
Directed by Human Being Media

Logline: One of the newest festivals that has only been running for three years in Okeechobee, Florida created an aftermovie from the 4-day weekend festival and showcase all the sets, performances, and fun activities that happen.

Form: There are a lot of drone shots in this aftermovie such as 0:01, 0:02, 0:30, 1:01, 1:41, 1:52, 2:40, 2:57, 3:08, 3:12, 3:15, 5:24, 5:26, and 5:42. It shows the beautiful grounds, weather, ferris wheel, the crowds, and different stages of the Okeechobee Fest. Drone shots are such a good tool to utilize for music festivals because they are so unique and include so many people. They are a good tool too because if someone has never experienced this specific festival, it gives a good example of how big it is and how much fun it can be.

5. Wild Card - Handheld Camera
It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia (2009) - "The Waitress Is Getting Married"
Directed by Fred Savage 
Cinematography by Peter Smokler

Logline: Charlie's longtime love, 'The Waitress' is getting married to Dee's old high school crush and now Mac and Dennis try to create a dating profile for him.

Form: All the seasons of It's Always Sunny are filmed on handheld cameras. This one is a good wild card because the show is so successful that it goes to show that it doesn't matter what kind of camera movement you're trying to use. As long as the scene is quality and it makes sense for what you're trying to accomplish, it shouldn't matter.