The Changing Seasons Sequence
What does it look like?
It’s a prolonged tracking shot that follows a character during a time passage in his/her life as seen by visual cues in the shot. It appears as one very long continuous shot on screen.
How’s it done?
It’s a long tracking shot that creatively hides a few edits along the way.
When should I use it?
It’s a wonderful way to show time passage by only giving the audience visual cues within the shot.
Notting Hill (1999)
Synopsis: A chance encounter brings together reserved bookstore owner William Thacker (Hugh Grant) and Hollywood icon Anna Scott (Julia Roberts), who forge an improbable romance until Anna’s megastardom begins whittling away at their relationship.
Featured Scene: William walks ...
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