BLOG QUESTION: SHOTS VS SETUPS

What is the main difference between a shot vs. a setup? What is the most important thing to keep in mind when you're going to shoot a scene?

A shot is determined by the angle, distance, and direction your camera is in relative to your subject. A setup is a configuration of lighting, props, set dressing, and actors all required for 1+ shots. For example, if there's 10 different shots, it's possible to only need to set up differently 6 times. It's important to keep in mind what angle and distance you're shooting your subject in to determine how many times you need to set up. It's important to consider this because it saves you time from having to set up for every shot. You also want to minimize the amount of turnarounds, which is basically moving your entire set up to face a different direction to film another subject.