Shot-Reverse Shot: Techniques to Improve Dialogue Scenes

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2 жыл бұрын

As a filmmaker it's important to think critically as you watch other movies and TV shows. Really take the time to examine what you see on screen. Don't let the visuals was over you. Consider why directors make certain choices, and think about how these choices convey information about story and character.
One of the things to look for is how a director shoots a dialogue scene, Shot/reverse shot is a trait common among every film or TV show and yet the audience can still learn a lot about tone, themes, story, and character just by observing the composition of these shots.
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@itsdan4u 2 ай бұрын

beautifully explained. thank you!

@willtobias5280 8 ай бұрын

Really cool succinct look at the topic, helpful, thanks!

@carlosrodriguesoficial 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the knowledge! I appreciate it

@irfanriyaz5528 2 жыл бұрын

Helpful,sir Hope more contents will come

@DarenYoong 2 жыл бұрын

Very valuable insights for someone who is new to filmmaking. Love Every Frame a Painting too. Subscribed!

@ClintTill 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I hate it that Every Frame a Painting stopped making new videos. They were fantastic.

@anthonylaudati 6 ай бұрын

Very helpful, thank you!

@richardbeasley9084 2 жыл бұрын

Nice presentation.

@cmman4u Ай бұрын

Really love to see more such videos. It was really great learning

@ClintTill Ай бұрын

Thanks. I'm really glad you found it helpful. I'm trying to get back into a routine of posting a new video every 2 weeks.

@hazelferns2552 Ай бұрын

Thank you Clint... very valuable ❤

@ClintTill 27 күн бұрын

So glad you liked it

@Sean__B 4 ай бұрын

Clint this is a great video. Short and to the point. I’m a budding director and this video and your style are perfect.

@ClintTill 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@Solveiga555 Ай бұрын

Absolutely love this video! Currently working on my short film, and this is definitely going to my 'Saved' folder :)

@ClintTill Ай бұрын

That’s great. Thank you so much. Best of luck on your short film

@bhushansapkal8310 3 ай бұрын

Truly Helpful, thank you.

@ClintTill 3 ай бұрын

You’re welcome. Glad you watched

@kendrafuller1454 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks for the tips, you look great 👍

@ClintTill 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@BenEncounters 2 жыл бұрын

It doesn't make any sense your video doesn't have way more views. Very valuable information Clint!

@ClintTill 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it. I'm glad you found the video helpful.

@BenEncounters 2 жыл бұрын

@@ClintTill Definitely, I actually have a documentary project with spontaneous encounters for which I want to apply the best shot-reverse shot possible!

@AmbientFire 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great video with some great examples - I like the overview nature of the video, you keep it educational but “snappy”, while providing sources for further research. Good stuff. With what I’ve learned from your video, should I infer that you are slightly off-beat/quirky?

@ClintTill 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, I don't know that I would describe myself as off-beat or quirky. Thanks so much for watching and for commenting.

@user-cz2si3sw9i 2 ай бұрын

Awesome!!

@ClintTill 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad you found my channel

@itsdan4u 2 ай бұрын

you should definitely be making more content!

@ClintTill Ай бұрын

Thanks. I'm trying to get back into a regular routine of posting new videos and responding to comments.

@S9universe 2 жыл бұрын

GOLD

@sanyaolumichael6229 2 жыл бұрын

Please how do you achieve a reverse shot with a camera or editing because I'm new into this and I want to get better. I'm still using a phone for now

@ClintTill 2 жыл бұрын

Getting a reverse shot on set requires a secondary camera and lighting setup. So, for example, you would first setup your shot for Actor #1 and run through the scene. Then you will need to move the camera and lighting to set up a shot for Actor #2 to capture his/her dialogue. While editing, you can simply cut between the two angles, finding the best takes and the best reactions from each actor.

@Nicksonian 4 ай бұрын

Shot-reverse shot is vastly overdone. It’s frequently employed by directors who think constant fast cuts and shaky, er, I mean hand-held is edgy and modern. Interesting how older films made by directors who weren’t afraid of the two-shot are more satisfying and less distracting. We need more directors who don’t get in the way just to prove how “creative” they are.

@ClintTill 4 ай бұрын

I agree. I enjoy dialogue scenes that employ a combination of camera and actor movement to create a more visually interesting scene than two people who are just locked down and talking to one another.

@PhinPhan39 13 күн бұрын

I can understand how shot-reverse-shot can feel overdone. However, one of the positives of it is you can see more of the actors/actresses face (specifically the eyes) than you would in a two shot. A two shot typically restricts you to half the face thus half the emotion.

@befelto8450 2 күн бұрын

Perhaps they don’t think it’s edgy and modern. Simply that it’s the best way to tell that particular story. The two shot can be used in conjunction with the reverse shot..look at the diner scene in Pulp Fiction. Best of both worlds. Drives narrative. Sets up story. And develops characters while using both techniques

@Khethatipet 9 күн бұрын

More on the film material, less selfies.

@abhinav1025 4 ай бұрын

It's really tedious to watch conversation with these shots. Ensemble shots are still best as they show everything going on the frame.

@ElectricLabel 8 ай бұрын

Nothing is less interesting than shot/reverse shot dialogue scenes. Do something else, or just don't make films. We don't ever need to see another scene like that.