Wide shot
A wide shot frames the performer's whole body with plenty of the setting visible, showing where they are and how they relate to it.
It is also called a long shot and is abbreviated WS on shot lists. A master is a wide shot that covers the whole scene.
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We will start with the wide shot and then go in for coverage.
Last updated 4 Oct 2026
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