Definition
长镜头 (cháng jìngtóu) is a filmmaking term that refers to a continuous shot lasting for an extended period without cuts or editing. It is used to capture a scene in real time, often to emphasize the flow of action, emotion, or the actor's performance. You'll encounter this word in film criticism and discussions of cinematography.
n
long take (in filmmaking)continuous shot without editing
Examples
- 长镜头。Zhè bù diànyǐng yòng le hěn duō cháng.This movie uses many long takes.
- 长镜头。Dǎoyǎn juédìng yòng cháng lái biǎoxiàn zhège chǎngjǐng.The director decided to use a long take to present this scene.
- 长镜头。cháng néng hěn hǎo de zhǎnxiàn yǎnyuán de biǎoyǎn gōnglì.A long take can effectively showcase the actor's performance skill.
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