Frames: Crane shot

Frames: Crane shot.

A Crane shot can be used for many reasons. The main reason to use a Crane shot would be as a different perspective. A Crane shot's view point also generates a different type of fluidity and can be used at a great height to create shots from a sky view. 

A director might use a Crane shot on a person to have the shot of the actor or person from a different perspective and to also give a new fluidity to the scene. A crane shot might also be used at the start of an opening scene with someone walking in or on the scene. 

Example from the film Django:         Example from the film Grease:

 
It is rare that a director would use a Crane shot on an object, however they might use a crane shot on just one person or on a view of scenery. This would create a new perspective and view of the landscape.
Example from the film The Shining:                               Example from the film Up:
 

Example clip form the film Up:

Example clip from the film Citizen Kane: