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Shot Vocabulary

DOCUMENTS
Shot Vocabulary Definitions
A list of shot descriptions, abbreviations and definitions.
LESSON
Shot Vocabulary
Descriptions of shot vocabulary.
Creating your Shot List
How to approach creating your shot list from a script, creating the first visualization
Scene Analysis
An analysis of a scene from "A Fistful of Dollars".
The Director's Plan
The director's plan for covering the emotional content and action in the scene without shooting unnecessary footage.
The Hierarchy of Edits
Taking shot transitions into account when shot planning, providing the editor with opportunities to create invisible edits.
IMPORTANT CONCEPTS
  1. Shots are Discrete Elements
  2. Shots Use a Common Vocabulary
  3. Cutaways are Critical

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