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Dirty single

A single-subject shot that retains part of another person or foreground element in frame.

In practice

The foreground can preserve relationship and depth but complicates continuity and performance matching.

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Sources

  1. E-learning glossary · ScreenSkills
  2. Film Industry Terminology · California Film Commission

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