Comprehensive glossary of filmmaking terms, concepts, and techniques.
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A shot captured from an airborne platform: drone, helicopter, or aircraft above the ground.
A shot in which the camera moves vertically, rising or descending, on a crane, jib arm, or pedestal.
A shot that frames a subject's full body within their surrounding environment.
A wide single take that covers the full geography and action of a scene from start to finish.
A shot captured directly above the subject, with the camera pointing straight down at 90 degrees.
A shot captured with a short focal length lens, producing a broad field of view and exaggerated depth.