Long Shots
In the studio, a long shot takes in an area of around 3.5 meters wide by 2.5 meters high (12 by 9 feet) or more.
Using long shots
A long shot opens up a number of productional opportunities:
• It shows the audience where the action is taking place, and helps them to get their bearings. They can see the layout and character of the surroundings, and the relative positions of people, furniture, etc.
• They can see how one part or section of a setting connects with another.
• They can see a complete group (e.g. a choir or orchestra) and locate people within that group.
• Then can follow wide movements; e.g. in a dance team.
• They can discern an overall pattern of movement or a display.
• The long shot immediately conveys a particular ...
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