Shot Reverse Shot Definition and Example

Shot Reverse Shot Definition and Example

Shot reverse shot is a film technique mostly used in many different of films. This is shown when one character is shown looking at another character, sometimes off-screen. Then the other character is shown looking back at the first character, making them look like they are having a conversation which could be happening in the scene or just two characters looking at each other. 

This is a clip from The Hunger Games, showing an example of a shot reverse shot. This is being shown when Katniss and Peeta are talking about the games but also what is going to happen in the future. This film technique is showing the characters looking back and forward at each other.