Crane/Birds Eye View/Aerial

A Crane Shot is taken from a camera attatched to a crane which gives the audience a view of the main subject in the scene from above. These Crane Shots are normally used to be able to see a great amount of area in a scene in one frame as they are taken from long distances above the ground. These type of shots tend to be used a lot at concerts or festivals to get a good view of all the people there and to see the stage from a high angle.
A Birds Eye Shot is used to get a full shot directly above the subject in the frame. They can be used to make something in the scene appear to be very small or just to give them a sign of insignificance. These shots are normally used in battle scenes to give a full view of the vast number of people also to give the audience recognition of where the subject is located.
An Aerial Shot is when a camera is attatched to a special helicopter to view large landscapes. These shots are normally used when filming around a very high mountain or building. Using an Aerial Shot also allows you to circle the subject to get a full 360 degree view of the subject.