Process
Establishing shot
A shot that introduces the spatial, temporal, or contextual setting of a scene.
Inputs
- Approved creative material, production information, and the requirements for the task
Outputs
- A reviewed result with a clear owner, version, and downstream handoff
Handoffs
- It may be wide, but story orientation rather than frame size defines its function.
In practice
It may be wide, but story orientation rather than frame size defines its function.
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Sources
- E-learning glossary — ScreenSkills
- Film Industry Terminology — California Film Commission