A shot, normally taken from a great distance or from a 'bird's eye view,' that establishes where the action is about to occur.
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An establishing shot in filmmaking and television production sets up, or establishes the context for a scene by showing the relationship between its important figures and objects. It is generally a long- or extreme-long shot at the beginning of a scene indicating where, and sometimes when, the remainder of the scene takes place. Establishing shots...
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Establishing shots are often used at the beginning of scenes to establish the setting
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At the beginning of a film, episode or scene within a film, a wide-angle or `full-shot` is photographed for the purpose of identifying the location or setting. Thus the audience has established, or been given the opportunity to surmise an orientation. It also helps to establish the distinctions between the general locale and the specific details --...
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Usually a long shot at the beginning of a scene which is intended to inform the audience about a changed locale or time for the scene which follows. (Production)
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Usually an extreme long or long shot offered at the beginning of a scene or sequence providing the viewer with the context of the subsequent closer shots.
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A long shot, often the first in a sequence, which establishes the positions of elements relative to each other and identifies the setting.
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A long shot which positions the character within his or her environment, and helps to establish the
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The first shot of a new scene that introduces the audience to the space in which the forthcoming scene will take place.
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