In World War Z what is the name of this camera technique that switches between the protagonist and what they see?
The camera in this shot sweeps towards the protagonist as it centres on him (Pitt), and away from the zombies as it switches back to them, giving the impression of speed and approach as the camera moves down the steps. It also seems like a kind of shot reverse shot (sorry if i'm completely wrong using this term, have very little terminology to grasp with) in that it shows the same scenario but switches between two views. Want to use it in an essay to describe how the camera moves from a view of the singular (Pitt) to the many.
Any help appreciated! The gif of this particular shot is provided here:
Best Answer
These are two dolly shots, and are known as "reverse angle", that is, each is a "reverse angle" of the other. So the straightforward-most term has to be "two rapid reverse-angle dolly shots" or "two fast-moving reverse-angle dolly shots" (or "dollies", which directors/DPs often use in shorthand).
[addendum:] I also have to point out that these may be "Steadicam" shots, which is a special kind of dolly shot - without a dolly, but with a special stabilized rig worn by a camera operator. But this just complicates matters. Another complication is that one is an fx shot, and it is possible that nothing in the shot is actually real, but most likely there is a real live-action "plate" composited with 3D (CG). In any event, my original answer still applies.
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This is a tracking shot. The camera is simply tracking the zombie horde. Nothing special about the POV flip.
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