Post-production · term
Reaction shot
Also known as reaction.
A shot emphasizing a character’s response to dialogue, action, or new information.
In practice
Editors use reactions to shape point of view, timing, subtext, and emotional continuity; the response need not be contemporaneous if continuity and ethics permit the construction.
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Sources
- E-learning glossary · ScreenSkills
Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.