On network shows in interviews with multiple cameras, I’ve been seeing some bold cut-aways instead of the previous serious back and forth format. I’ve seen low angle, floor level, high hat or sandbag wide diagonal shots of the set with visible gear in frame, sometimes eye level wide shots from a distance. Then when a producer or net spent some money or the DP wanted to liven it up, I’ve seen that distant and wide dolly shot slowly creeping past a dark column, plant, staircase rail, etc. If possible, I like a moving camera with a dolly or a slow jib descent, an approach over objects including production lights or a slow left/right sweep of the whole set. A wide slow dolly creep or slow, wide or reveal jib ascent is great for a parting bump shot.

What’s your favorite shot?