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medium long shot

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A shot (snapshot or series of film exposures) taken from enough distance to show a character from the knees on up, wider than a medium shot but tighter than a long shot.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: arts, broadcasting, cinematography, film, hobbies, lifestyle, media, photography, television

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Synonyms: American shot, cowboy shot

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  • Spanish: plano medio largo — Translations