Master shot
Also called master
A master shot is a wide view of an entire scene's action, with closer angles filmed separately and cut in around it.
A scene often has one or two masters, and the rest of the coverage is framed tighter.
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We'll get the master first, then go in for your close-up.
Last updated 4 Oct 2026
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