Shot/Reverse Shot

Example of Shot/Reverse Shot

Shot/Reverse shot is used when two characters are talking, it is used to show facial expressions and reactions to what one character has said to the other. An over the shoulder shot is used to create a personal connection with the character. Since the characters are shown facing in opposite directions, the viewer  assumes that they are looking at each other. Shot reverse shot is exceptionally important in scenes of dialogue. It uses the 180 degree rule and eye line match.  The shots you should have for a basic shot/reverse shot are: a two shot of the two characters usually in wide or medium shot, an over the shoulder shot on character A, and an over the shoulder shot on character B.


Example of Shot/Revers Shot