Why it matters
It gives the edit a reliable anchor for geography and continuity.
Shots Core Visual Grammar Intermediate
Master Shot
A wide or medium-wide shot that covers the full scene action.
When to use
- Dialogue scenes
- Narrative action
- Tutorial steps
Human shoot hint
Record the whole action once before shooting tighter coverage.
AI prompt template
cinematic master shot of [subject], full scene action visible, clear blocking, [duration]
Preview prompts
previewVideoUrl: null
master shot of [subject], full action readable, stable frame, 3 seconds
Common mistakes
- Skipping the anchor shot
- Framing too tight to understand the scene