Saturday, 23 October 2010

Shot type analysis #4 - Goodfellas Reverse tracking shot.



In this scene the reverse tracking shot effect is used to help the viewer focus on whats important. The camera shot is used in such a way in where the background is moving away yet the 2 people at the table are not moving anywhere. This shows the audience that things around them are moving fine yet their life has come to a complete standstill, which could possibly mean they're in trouble.
The reverse tracking also has several alternative names, here is a list of some:
  • Dolly zoom
  • Trombone effect
  • Hitchcock effect
  • Vertigo effect
  • Push/pull effect

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