Long take

A long take is an uninterrupted shot in a film which lasts much longer than the conventional editing pace either of the film itself or of films in general, usually lasting at least several minutes. It can be used for dramatic and narrative effect if done properly, and in moving shots is often accomplished through the use of a dolly or Steadicam. Some films, like Rope, Russian Ark, Before Sunset, Elephant, and Irr?versible are composed entirely of long takes, while others like Goodfellas, Boogie Nights, Touch of Evil, The Player, or Funny Games are well-known for a specific long take or two within otherwise typically edited films.

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The term "long take" is used because it avoids the ambiguous meanings of "long shot", which can refer to the framing of a shot, and "long cut", which can refer to either a whole version of a film or the general editing pacing of the film. However, these two terms are sometimes used interchangeably with "long take".

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Shot: The term shot may refer to:...

Steadicam: The term steadicam has several senses:...

Rope: : Rope is also the title of a movie by Alfred Hitchcock...

Long take related Images and Photos (experimental)

Take the Long Way Home	Take, The (1974)	Long, Long Trailer, The (DVD)	Long Haul, The (1957)
Long View	Long Neck	Take Five	So Long, Letty (1929) (DVD)
Take Pride	Take Three	So Long, Letty	Take Two I