Shot type analysis #3 - Cloverfield whip pan shot

In this scene the camera is dragged around and kept uneven at certain parts, it is also very shaky. The way the camera is used creates tension and leaves the viewer on the edge of their seat as we see a short glimpse of an attack near the distant buildings. It also gives the viewer the impression that they have the same view as the character in the film so they share the understanding and makes the viewer feel as if they're actually there in the film.