Reading Time: 7 minutesWhat is Extreme Long Shot? Definition & Meaning An Extreme Long Shot (ELS), also called an Extreme Wide Shot (EWS), shows a subject from far away so they look small in a large setting. It’s often used as an establishing shot to show where the scene takes place. Reasons to use an extreme long shot… Continue reading What is an Extreme Long Shot (Extreme Wide Shot) in Film? Definition & Examples