Cowboy shot

Also known as American shot, medium long shot, medium full shot.

A medium-long framing that typically shows a performer from around mid-thigh upward, historically leaving a holstered gun visible.

In practice

Also called an American shot in some traditions, it balances facial performance with gesture and body language. The exact lower frame line varies with staging and composition.

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Sources

E-learning glossary · ScreenSkills

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