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Two-shot

Meaning in film & television, with examples

nounCommon term

In film & television, two-shot means: A camera shot that frames two people in the same image, often to show their relationship or shared action.

In Turkish: iki kişilik plan

How it is used

Used in directing, cinematography, and shot lists. It is common in conversations, negotiations, interviews, and scenes where body language between two people matters.

Example sentences

  1. The director chose a two-shot for the apology scene so both sisters stayed visible when neither one fully trusted the other.

    Here, the shot keeps both characters in frame, letting the audience read their tension and reactions at the same time.

  2. In the interview setup, start with a two-shot, then move to close-ups once the guest begins discussing the resignation.

    This example shows the term as a practical camera choice for establishing both speakers before shifting emphasis to individual responses.

Common collocations

  • wide two-shot
  • medium two-shot
  • hold the two-shot
  • two-shot setup
  • shotOne continuous piece of film recorded from the moment the camera starts until it stops, or the piece of it that appears between two cuts.
  • close-upA shot taken very near the subject, usually showing a person's face or a small object so that the audience can see emotion or detail.

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