A 'Shot/Reverse shot' is often used in conversation the capture the facial expressions of both characters. As seen in the above diagram, three cameras are usually used. Camera B is an over the shoulder show of a male character, with the female character situated within focus, while camera C is the same shot but in reverse, with it being the male character in focus. Camera A is an overview of both characters within the scene.
During a conversation, shots will switch between Camera's B and C, depending on which character is speaking and which is reacting. The B,C and back to B sequence of the camera's is the Shot/Reverse Shot.
This short clip from The Hunger Games (2012) shows how the use of shot/reverse shot helps the narrative to flow and show characters facial expressions clearly for a spectator.
Beth and Becky
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