Camera angles- Pan shot

 A movement which scans a scene horizontally, the effect is enhanced by using other techniques as well such as rails to move the whole camera platform, and can be used as a dramatic implement. They are particularly useful in capturing any fast moving subject such as a car or a cyclist. It is often used when following an object that needs to be kept in the middle of the frame, the length of the exposure must be long enough to allow the background to blur due to the movement of the camera. This type of shot has two main functions: To direct the attention from one place to another and to follow movement and action. Eg,the picture above. In a film the car would be moving at a normal speed however it would still need to be in the centre of the frame and because of the camera moving alongside the car it has caused the scenery to blur making it an eye catching image.