Shoot & Edit: Shot reverse shot

​Shot reverse shot

​Conversation Scene

​shoot & edit

Rules reminder

• Don't talk when someone else is talking

• Food and drink away (Water in a sports bottle is okay)​

• Phones in the box at the beginning of the lesson ​

• Lanyards on at all times (These will be checked)​

• No hats or coats on in the classroom (Unless you have a pass) ​

• Listen carefully, make notes and always follow my instructions​

• Bring required kit to every lesson (Wired headphones, hard drive, SD card and SD card reader) ​

• Don’t be afraid to ask questions ​

• If you are late, knock the door, wait, apologise for being late and take a seat quietly (Email me if you are going to be late: ([e-mail]) ​

• Have fun and be creative​

Learning Objectives

• Demonstrate the ability to plan and film a short conversation using the shot reverse shot technique.

• Apply technical skills to import, organise, and edit media within Adobe Premiere Pro.

• Export and present a completed sequence, showing awareness of industry-standard formats.

Shot reverse shot

• A film technique used in conversations between two characters.

• Uses alternating over-the-shoulder or close-up shots.

• Helps the audience follow dialogue and emotion.

​180 Degree rule

Demonstration

GROUP TASK

​Kit Required

​Camera

Base Plate

​Tripod

Memory Card

SD Card Reader

Shooting Rules

• Secure the baseplate and tripod legs so the camera is stable and level.

• Have a firm grip on camera when not on the tripod and during transfer on and off of tripod.

• Format SD card before shooting.

• Film in MP4. The rest of the settings should be on auto. Check this.

• Make sure to get multiple takes of a shot.

• Back up your footage immediately after shooting. Don't lose your hard work!

Group Task

• Work in groups of 3 or 4.

• Read through script provided ('A Favour').

• Plan and block this scene, keeping the 180 degree rule in mind.

• Decide who will act and who will shoot. Go out and film your 'shot reverse shot' scene. Make sure to get multiple takes of each.

You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of others.

Always keep equipment within your sight and control, and never leave it where it could cause someone to trip or fall.

​1. Create a folder on your hard drive called “college” ​
2. Create a subfolder called “Shot reverse shot task” ​
3. Create another subfolder within Shot reverse shot task called “footage”

​​ FOLDER STRUCTURE