side shot

Angle from flank

A side shot is a photograph or video frame taken from a lateral angle, showing the subject's profile rather than facing the camera directly: The side shot revealed her silhouette against the sunset.

In billiards, a side shot puts spin on the cue ball.

In drinking culture, a side shot is an additional small pour accompanying the main drink.

photography

profile

Side-facing outline

  • angleGeometric measure of rotation
  • framingStructural or contextual shaping
  • compositionArranged elements forming whole

portrait · silhouette · candid · lateral · pose · perspective · headshot · snapshot · viewpoint · subject

profile view

contour

Bounding line of shape

jawline · cheekbone · nose · brow · ear · neck · hairline · facial structure · bone structure · likeness

preview

teaser

Something that piques interest

preview · trailer · first look · reveal · leak · exclusive · promotional · upcoming · unreleased · early access

film

B-roll

Supplementary intercut video material

scene · sequence · frame · cinematography · pan · tracking · dolly · blocking · mise-en-scène · insert

Opposites
camera angle/perspective

side shotfrontal view

Perspective showing the front

front view · overhead shot · bird's eye view · oblique angle

profile visibility

side shotface shot

Tight portrait framing

mug shot · passport photo · rear view · mugshot

Family

side, shot, sides, sided, siding, sidelong, sideways, sideward, beside

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G