Shot/Reverse Shot Sequencing

The forward/reverse shot sequence is a technique used widely in film production and any work that involves camera action. It is most commonly used to protray conversation. It can also be used to create an illusion that there is a mirrored character, in the sense that you can use one character and give the impression that there are two due to constant reverse cutting. It is good to use when you are short on actors/characters.

The sequence is made up of a master shot, a standard shot and a reverse shot.

 

Here is another example of a shot/reverse shot.