The Gurney Shot: A Unique Perspective
My report of seeing and being seen is a little out of the ordinary this week, and it comes without apologies.
The Gurney Shot is one more addition to the great cavalry charge of tracking shots, such as those on roller-skates, bicycles, wheelchairs, or studio dollies.
- on roller-skates
- on a bicycle
- in a wheelchair
- on a studio dolly
- in a car
- with a Steadicam
The Gurney Shot is what you see of whiter and ever colder corridors, from a position flat on your back and the only other things you can see are the looming life-support systems (“IV towers” my wife called them) as you are being wheeled into the operating room.
A film critic's experience behind the camera, in a hospital setting, yields a distinct perspective.
Author's summary: A film critic shares a unique hospital experience.