Shot/Reserve Shot

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A 'shot/reverse shot' is a film technique which is simple, convienient for actors and gives out an effective illusion to the viewer. In a shot/reverse shot, the camera focuses on one character looking out of shot, and then cuts to a shot of another character looking back in the direction that the other character should theoretically be. Because the shot does not include both characters, it means that only one actor is required for filming at a time.

Here is an example of a scene which uses the 'shot/reverse shot' technique:




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