Mechanical Shot

Similar to the Tracking Shot the MECHANICAL SHOT uses some form of machinery to assist the film maker.  Usually when you make a Mechanical Shot you use some kind of Crane or Jib with a mechanical arm.

The Mechanical Shot allows the camera to physically move from one position to another and creates a smooth sweeping shots.  They can also be employed to make the camera move through small or unusual spaces that would be difficult to achieve hand held.

Fig #1

A Jib being used to create a mechanical shot