Shot motivation is when one shot motivates another shot. Action in one shot can imply another kind of action in a subsequent shot or call for it or demand it.
When a unit of action demands some sort of responsive action from a subsequent shot, we feel a provocative force driving the narrative forward.
Filmmakers usually agree on the point that all shots, whether static or moving, should be motivated. Many filmmakers and editors would commit themselves further and most directors such as David Mamet make sure every shot drives the scenes action forward, and also the narrative. Most filmmakers view shot variation as a crucial mechanism for keeping the viewer engaged in what is going on.
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