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| pan | the camera moves from right to left or left to right to view the entire scene |
| frame | a single, complete video image; what is shown by the camera in a shot |
| cut | the instantaneous, direct switch from one picture to another |
| dissolve | a transition in which one shot moves gradually into the next |
| fade | the shot comes into or out of focus gradually |
| long shot | shows the whole scene; it can establish the scene; shows a person from head to toe (also called a wide shot, full shot, or establishing shot) |
| medium shot | shows a person from the waist up or shows less of the scene than a long shot |
| close up | shows detail; shows a person's head and shoulders |
| group shot | shows three or more people |
| angle shot | the shot is from above or below the subject; used to create the effect of power or importance |
