The establishing shot sets up the context of a scene and where the action takes place, whether that’s a city skyline, the outside of a building, or the bird’s-eye view of a busy train station. Just ...

Everyone loves a close-up, and wide shots sure do show off. But what if you need a Goldilocks-esque focal length that’s in the middle and “just right”? It sounds like you’re looking for a medium shot.