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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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usually a long (wide-angle or full) shot at the beginning of a scene (or a sequence) that is intended to show things from a distance (often an aerial shot), and to inform the audience with an overview [..]
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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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An opening comprehensive view, a long or wide shot to set the scene or acquaint the audience with the setting, characters, or plot, followed by details and closer action; also called an orientation sh [..]
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 Establishing shots are often used at the beginning of scenes to establish the setting. At the beginning of a film, for example, you might see an extreme long shot of a city. Then, we might cut to a closer shot of a street, then a building and finally the character inside.
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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. Extreme close-up
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A cinematic shot that establishes a certain location or area.
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Opening image of a program or scene. Usually, it's a wide and/or distant perspective that orients viewers to the overall setting and surroundings.
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, Often the opening shot of a film or a sequence, showing the location of a scene or the arrangement of its characters. Usually an EXTREME LONG SHOT
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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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In popular or ‘dominant’ cinema, the opening sequence is traditionally regarded as an ‘establishing’ shot: a long, wide angle view of an area or open space is given before the camera goes in closer to [..]
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A short, typically wide-angle shot that tells the audience where the story takes place; i.e. a shot of the Manhattan skyline for a film taking place in NYC. EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
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The first shot of a new scene, introducing the audience to the space in which the scene will take place.
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A wide shot indicating where the scene is taking place.
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Usually a long shot to give the audience the general location of the action.
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Opening image of a program or scene. Usually, it's a wide and/or distant perspective that orients viewers to the overall setting and surroundings.
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An establishing shot is a long shot at the start of a scene (or sequence) that shows things from a distance.
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