Editing Shot Sizes (section)

== Full Shot (FS) ==

[[File:Modern-times-fs.jpg|thumb|right|360px|Unconventional FULL SHOT in Charlie Chaplin's ''Modern Times'' (1936).]]A full shot displays the character from head to toe, without showing much of his surroundings (or else it would be considered a long shot). These shots were very popular in the beginning of cinema before filmmakers had understood the power of medium shots and close-ups.

A full shot distances the character from the viewer both physically and psychologically. They carry less emotional weight, and therefore they are not the best choice during emotional scenes.

Whenever the director wants to convey someone’s anger, fear, or joy, close-ups are way more effective. A full shot would be more appropriate during a character’s entrance or a foot pursuit, for instance.