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establishing shot [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-04-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
  • Television Arts
  • Cinematography
  • Video Technology
DEF

A camera shot, especially a long shot, that shows the setting for the action or scene that follows.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
  • Télévision (Arts du spectacle)
  • Cinématographie
  • Vidéotechnique
DEF

Plan général logé au commencement d'un film ou d'une séquence afin de situer le climat ou l'environnement de l'action.

OBS

Le terme «plan d'ambiance» est à préférer à «plan général» ou «plan d'ensemble» car ces derniers peuvent être confondus avec la traduction de «long shot».

Spanish

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