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Over-the-shoulder

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Over-the-shoulder example
Demonstrated with a mannequin in Rolin's 3D virtual studio.

What it is

Shot from behind one character's shoulder toward the other, keeping a slice of shoulder in the foreground.

When to use it

The standard shot / reverse shot for dialogue: establishes positions and eyelines and lets the audience side with one character.

When not to

Point-of-view shots (the two are mutually exclusive), or when a character should feel isolated.

Combinations Rolin checks

  • Auto-fixed

    A POV shot cannot be framed over the shoulder

    Rolin will: clear Framing