Shot/Reverse Shot is an example of visual continuity. It is used to show a conversation between two or more people in the same room. To film a successful Shot/Reverse Shot sequence, we must also use the 180 degree rule. The idea of Shot/Reverse Shot is for each character to take turns in speaking - this gives each character time to speak and react on camera. This is not restricted to a single shot of each character; we could film 2 shots of one character from different angles before showing the reaction of the other character.
Camera angles are also varied, the most popular is shown in the example on the right. The characters are positioned unnaturally closed, and the camera is position in a way that shows the back side of one characters head - this is an OTS shot. The other character fills the negative space.
Other examples exclude the OTS, and just show a character standing on their own.
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