The shot is of a couple relaxing by the resort pool on their honeymoon. The following are good examples of motivated edits, except
A) a close up on the husband's face as he raises his sunglasses.
B) a cut to a wide angle to get more of the couple in the frame.
C) a pair of legs walking in front of the couple.
D) a cut to the wife standing up and walking away.

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A close up on the husband's face could potentially break the continuity of the shot and feel unmotivated. A pair of legs walking in front of the couple could also be jarring and feel unmotivated. Cutting to the wife standing up and walking away would not fit the relaxation and honeymoon theme of the shot. The most motivated edit would be to cut to a wider shot to show more of the couple's surroundings and enhance the feeling of relaxation.

The Shot Is of a Couple Relaxing by the Resort