Term
Clean shot
A composition without a foreground obstruction, over-the-shoulder element, or other intentionally intruding subject; the opposite is often called dirty.
In practice
Clean and dirty are compositional descriptions, not judgments about image quality. Editors often use both versions to control intimacy, geography, and continuity.
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Sources
- Film Industry Terminology — California Film Commission
- E-learning glossary — ScreenSkills