shot reverse shot
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Shot reverse shot
Loran, Hannah & JacobLoran, Hannah & Jacob
Definition Shot reverse shot is a film technique
where one character is shown looking at another character (often off-screen), and then the other character is shown looking back at the first character.
Since the characters are shown facing in opposite directions, the viewer assumes that they are looking at each other.
Shot reverse shot is a film technique where one character is shown looking at another character (often off-screen), and then the other character is shown looking back at the first character.
Since the characters are shown facing in opposite directions, the viewer assumes that they are looking at each other.
Context Shot reverse shot is a feature of
the "classic" Hollywood style of continuity editing, which de-emphasizes transitions between shots such that the viewer sees one continuous action that develops chronologically. It is an example of an eyeline match.
Shot reverse shot is a feature of the "classic" Hollywood style of continuity editing, which de-emphasizes transitions between shots such that the viewer sees one continuous action that develops chronologically. It is an example of an eyeline match.