Why it matters
Reactions tell the viewer how to feel about an event.
Shots Core Visual Grammar Beginner
Reaction Shot
Shows a subject responding to something that just happened.
When to use
- Dialogue
- Surprises
- Comedy
- Emotional beats
Human shoot hint
Hold long enough after the action so the reaction has time to land.
AI prompt template
cinematic reaction shot of [subject], subtle emotional response, soft light, [duration]
Preview prompts
previewVideoUrl: null
reaction shot of [subject], subtle expression change, 3 seconds
Common mistakes
- Cutting away before the emotion lands
- Overacting in the prompt