Long shot

A long shot is very similar to an extreme long shot in that it is also a shot which is taken from a considerable distance away, with a wide frame value which is why it is often also known as a wide shot. People are more visible, rather than being invisible or only seen as dots they now appear as indistinct shapes, the subject is indistinct or far away but visible. The long shot normally shows the entire subject, usually in some relation to its surroundings, this is why, like the extreme long shot, it is often used as an establishing shot. Example of a long shot: the first few shots of the abbey in this clip show good examples of a longshot.
 The long shots used here are used as an establishing shot so the audience will know where the show is set. This gains the audience interest and seeing the large house and some of its grounds give the scene an air of wealth and grandeur and give an insight into the kind of people who may live in the house.