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Creative Glossary > Film > P.O.V. Shot

Term Details
Term:	P.O.V. Shot
Subcategory:	Technical
Definition:	Shorthand for point of view shot. It is a shot that is taken from the point of view from one of the characters. It allows the film viewers to see things how an actor is seeing them. The shot is useful to achieve a believable reaction shot.

Referring Terms

Eye Line Reaction Shot Reverse Shot

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