Why it matters
It gives dialogue perspective while keeping relationship context.
Shots Core Visual Grammar Beginner
Over-the-Shoulder
Frames one subject over another subject's shoulder.
When to use
- Dialogue
- Interviews
- Reaction coverage
Human shoot hint
Keep the foreground shoulder soft and preserve consistent screen direction.
AI prompt template
cinematic over-the-shoulder shot of [subject], dialogue perspective, shallow depth of field, [duration]
Preview prompts
previewVideoUrl: null
over-the-shoulder shot of [subject], one speaker in focus, 3 seconds
Common mistakes
- Crossing the 180-degree line
- Foreground shoulder blocks the subject