When filming a shot/ reverse shot, the whole scene is shot several times from various angles. These shots are then cut together so it looks something like this clip from bbc soap, Doctors:
When cut together, the scene show the first character is shown talking; the shot is normally taken over the shoulder of the character that is not being filmed. Then the same with the other character. Normally the shots are mid shots. This pulls the audience in on the character, helping the to see and understand the emotions of the character through the conversation. It also makes a boring dialogue scene more interesting for the audience, as well as making the scene seam real.
However, to ensure continuity is kept, a shot/ reverse shot must follow the '180 degree rule', which will be explained in the next post.
When cut together, the scene show the first character is shown talking; the shot is normally taken over the shoulder of the character that is not being filmed. Then the same with the other character. Normally the shots are mid shots. This pulls the audience in on the character, helping the to see and understand the emotions of the character through the conversation. It also makes a boring dialogue scene more interesting for the audience, as well as making the scene seam real.
However, to ensure continuity is kept, a shot/ reverse shot must follow the '180 degree rule', which will be explained in the next post.
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