The over the shoulder shot is most commonly used in film when two or more characters are talking to each other in conversation. This type of shot is used to establish eyeline of where each character in the scene is looking, and is most commonly framed through a medium or close-up shot. This type of shot can also be used to indicate to the viewer that a specific character in the film sees something that the other characters might not yet see.

Post your name and a photo below that shows the camera is behind a person (include their shoulder, head and/or neck), talking to someone else, so we can feel we are getting a good view of an important conversation. Good luck!