The five point of views focus on the idea of curves. The straight and parallel tracks for trams are symbolic. But to me, curves possess more qualities and offer more possibilities.  High Angle The high angle shot puts emphasis on the parallel curved tracks. The curves allow the tram to change its direction, the flexibility of curvilinear design or curves itself enables changes.  Low Angle and Framing Using objects (stores, buildings and cars) as a frame, viewers’ attention is naturally drawn to the curved tracks and the moving tram. The low angle shot provides a closer look of the tram

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Static Camera Capturing Dynamic Subject When light and wind from outside converge with fluid clothing of passengers, a static camera amplified the movements with the help of static objects (eg. knees). Isolation of Speed The slow-motion in between two fast-forwarded videos highlights the driver who is seldom noticed/ thanked by the dispersing passengers. Camera Placed in an Unexpected Location From this angle, the projection of street views overlaps the tram’s internal conditions temporarily, then disperse as the reflection changes. Framing By making use of the tram’s frame and the bridge, several contrasts of speed are found as people and vehicles converge

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‘Camera is Static’ Films represent architectures that we encounter in everyday life. In the movie Chungking Express(1994), the midlevel escalator is utilized as the main setting. It shows how an everyday space where people pass by could be used to display a specific story line. After the movie was released, Chungking Express became famous for how it related the subject of loneliness and companionship. The movie just didn’t have an impact on the film industry, but it also influenced the mid-level escalator to become one of the most famous tourist sights in Hong Kong. In this video, I wanted to

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