Production · process
Medium wide shot
Also known as medium long shot, cowboy variation.
A framing wider than a medium shot but closer than a full environmental view.
In practice
Common boundaries vary, so the camera team confirms the intended top and bottom of frame.
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Sources
- E-learning glossary · ScreenSkills
- Film Industry Terminology · California Film Commission
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