Lyzsi SinclairMOVIE: When people refer to a "Master Shot", what is that?
Thank you Jarrod H, for this question.
A "Master Shot" is a single shot of a scene that takes in the entire action of the scene from beginning to end, usually a wide shot of the scene taking place. This then helps with any further problems in the editing suite regarding continuity or actions being removed. Then, camera crews will set up their close-ups and mid-shots for the scene.
Sometimes, scenes rely on Master Shots to relay more information about a scene. For example, a young couple may be having an argument in a parked car. Finally, once they have made up their differences, they kiss briefly and a Master Shot reveals they are in fact perched on Lover's Lane.
A "Master Shot" is a single shot of a scene that takes in the entire action of the scene from beginning to end, usually a wide shot of the scene taking place. This then helps with any further problems in the editing suite regarding continuity or actions being removed. Then, camera crews will set up their close-ups and mid-shots for the scene.
Sometimes, scenes rely on Master Shots to relay more information about a scene. For example, a young couple may be having an argument in a parked car. Finally, once they have made up their differences, they kiss briefly and a Master Shot reveals they are in fact perched on Lover's Lane.
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