Which term describes a shot used to show a different angle or insert within a sequence?

• A. Establishing Shot
• B. Cutaway or Insert shot
• C. Reaction Shot
• D. Overhead Shot

Answer: (B)

Cutaway or insert shots are used to show a different angle or insert within a sequence. A cutaway interrupts the main action to reveal something else—like what a character is seeing or a detail in the scene—so the editor can switch to a new viewpoint or cover a moment without breaking the flow. An insert shot tightens the focus on a specific detail (often a close-up of an object or action) that adds information or emphasis inside the sequence. Together, they fulfill the purpose of introducing a new angle or a focused moment within the ongoing action.

The other options don’t fit this role as well. An establishing shot sets up the location and context at the start, not inside the sequence. An overhead shot is about camera position, not about inserting a different angle within the action. A reaction shot captures a character’s response to what’s happening, rather than introducing a new angle or detail within the sequence.