Field Trip Two: The Tram
A static camera placement is given an interesting new perspective by being put on a moving tram. This shot also gives a first person account of the unique intimacy that riding a tram through Hong Kong can bring. Adjacent trams and buses are close enough to touch, and it seems like Hong Kong’s architecture is close enough to touch as well. 2. The upward panning of the camera paired with the horizontal movement of the tram makes Hong Kong’s tall buildings seem even taller. 3. Our focus is shifted to the man on the bicycle, as the tram’s speed is