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Establishment shot
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What is it?
The establishment shot or opening shot sets the scene for the story. It can reveal place, time and weather. Quite often, they are extreme long shots that move in closer.
Establishment shots reveal to the audience the information we want them to know at that time.
Activity – establishment shot
Watch this video, The establishment shot, name as many settings as possible and provide an explanation of how you knew that was the setting.
