"establishing shot" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: establishing shots [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} establishing shot (plural establishing shots)
  1. (film) A master shot, the primary wide shot of a scene used to inform the audience of the location or situation. Categories (topical): Film Synonyms: long shot, wide shot Related terms: closeup
    Sense id: en-establishing_shot-en-noun-ncOLMIY~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: broadcasting, film, media, television

Inflected forms

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