Definition of an over the shoulder shot: This shot is framed from behind a person who is looking at the subject. Some of the person facing the subjects' body should be visible such as some of their shoulder, back or side of their head.This shot helps to establish the position of each person, and get the feel of looking at one person from the other's point of view. It's common to cut between these shots during a conversation, alternating the view between the different speakers. This type of shot is very common when two characters are having a discussion.
Example of an over the shoulder shot:
This shot is used here during a discussion and causes the audience to feel as if they were there and part of it, just standing behind someone else.
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