Crane shot

This is a crane shot. This means that the shot is taken from overhead and so is a "bird's-eye view" of a scene. This technique is used, perhaps in a titile sequence, to introduce something new into the film. This may be able to create an inept awareness of the location as well as to create a sense of, in a way, general background of either characters or location or perhaps even of the plot itself. This can also be called "Bird's eye view" or an "Aerial shot", the names for this technique may differ but it is clear that its affect in a sequence can be successfully portrayed and can easily help to enhance the quality of a production.