Shot, Reverse Shot

Shot, Reverse Shot

At first when I was introduced to the name 'Shot Reverse Shot' a few things came to mind.

Here are two of the things that I thought about when 'Shot Reverse Shot' was mentioned:

·         firstly I thought that 'shot verse shot' could a shot that could be used either way round, I came up with this idea because of the key word 'Verse' instantly made me think it can be turned/used differently.

·         I then thought that it could a number of different shots right after each other for example over shoulder to mid shot to close up. I think this may have sparked when I was watching the opening scene of pulp fiction.

Once everyone had done feedback in the class we then had the opportunity to create a definition for Shot, Reverse Shot. A student in the class then came up with an amazing definition. We decided not to use the dictionary/exam board definition as it was confusing and went with a definition we could understand and later refer to.

Definition

- 'The process of switching the camera from facing one person to facing another on the opposite side, which is behind the camera. Usually used for dialogue.'

Shot, Verse Shot Task

In class we were given a task to complete. We were given a script, shot list, story board and plain paper. We then got into groups and had to act out the script but recreate the opening scene of 'Pulp Fiction' bearing in mind we had not seen the Opening just the images below. Now as the confused people we were we did not know how to come across this challenge but we thought that if we just read from the script and followed the instructions nothing really could wrong. As you will see later the video that we created, being that we thought it would be best to go into the common room to film because there was a setting that matched the image we decided to pursue the idea which was not such a good idea if I think back. Everyone was talking and playing music in the background which actually good be very good as it would be like that in a real cafe but to us as a group it just didn't professional and we were not very pleased with the out come. 

Now below you will see the opening scene of 'Pulp Fiction' this is what our video should have looked like but it did not live up to those standards.

The opening scene of 'Pulp Fiction below:

Our re-make of the opening of 'Pulp Fiction'

Reflection

I personally believe that after I had done this video with my group I got a new understanding of term 'Shot, Reverse Shot' and I can now use my knowledge of this in my work later down when I am filming a conversation scene between two people.