Shot Reverse Shot

Shot/Reverse shot

Shot/reverse shot is a media and film technique where one character is presented looking at another character in a scene, this is then reversed to where the other character is doing the same. The character is either looking at a person or sometimes an object. This technique is presented in an 'over the shoulder' shot or a 'point of view' shot.

This technique is often used to present the characters facial expressions and body language. For instance, when two characters are in an argument, shot/reverse shot allows the viewers to understand the characters emotions.

An example of shot/reverse shot is in this video here



An example of shot/reverse shot