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Frontal shot

A camera angle facing a subject substantially from the front.

In practice

It can create directness or symmetry while making lens-axis eyelines and reflections more sensitive.

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Sources

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

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