shot reverse shot

shot reverse shot:  shot reverse shot is the use of two cameras to shift quickly from looking at one character to another. this is normally used in conversation, as it allows you to cut from one characters face to another, and it allows you to see their face while talking. this is good as it allows the shots to feel more character based.

 

in this scene from the hunger games, a shot reverse shot is used to show each character's face when they're talking. this also allows you to focus on both the characters and see the expressions they are showing