Glossary · Directing, Editing

Coverage

The set of shots filmed for a scene from different angles and sizes, so the editor has choices in the cut.

The set of shots filmed for a scene from different angles and sizes, so the editor has choices in the cut.

A typical approach is a wide master shot followed by mediums, over-the-shoulder shots and close-ups. Some directors shoot little coverage on purpose, which commits the film to their staging.

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