Glossary: Whip Pan Shot
An extremely fast movement of the camera from side to side, which briefly causes the image to blur into a set of indistinct horizontal streaks. Often a nearly imperceptible cut will join two whip pans to create a trick transition between scenes.
From Magnolia
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Frame 1: Donnie in bar |
Frame 2: Whip pan
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Frame 3: Whip pan (second shot)
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Frame 4: Linda in pharmacy
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Frame 5: Linda in pharmacy
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