← All techniques

FILM TECHNIQUE

Shot

A continuous view between edits in the finished film.

Movement can transform the view without a cut. Digital stitching can also make separate recordings appear continuous.

See it in a scene.

This definition is ready to explore. A reviewed scene pairing is still to come.

Find a technique with a scene →

Further reading

Original explanations informed by these sources.

Yale Film Analysis Guide: Basic Terms ↗Columbia Film Language Glossary: Shot, Scene, and Sequence ↗