Long Shots and Composition In the Shooting Better Video section of this site on the page that covers the basics of the types of shots used most commonly, there is a brief rundown on the Long Shot. The long shot or the establishment shot is most often used to set the scene so the audience knows where we are or, in the case of being used . . . → Continue reading: The Friday Roundup – Framing Long Shots and a Gazillion Tutorials