A wide shot covering the whole scene from start to finish.
The master shot records an entire scene in one wide take, establishing geography and timing. Editors build on the master, cutting in closer coverage for emphasis. It is the backbone of continuity editing.
Coverage is the raw material of editing, and understanding every shot type in the toolkit is how editors turn a pile of footage into a coherent, emotionally driven story.
Editing a narrative scene is less about choosing the best shots and more about conducting the emotional performance that lives inside your coverage.
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