Wide Shot

A shot showing the full scene or subject in its environment.

A wide shot (or long shot) shows subjects within their surroundings, establishing place and scale. It orients the viewer and gives breathing room between closer shots. The establishing shot is a type of wide shot.

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The Theory of Editing

Shot Types and Coverage

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.

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FaranFaran@432

Production Lead & Consultant · Studio432

Faran is the production lead at Studio432 — the studio arm of Club432, the Karachi collective behind 100+ filmed live sessions and concert films. He plans and consults on shoots worldwide, and owns the gear, settings and craft standards behind everything published here.

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