Which of the following constitutes an eyeline match cut?
A) a shot of a character looking offscreen and then a shot of another character also looking offscreen
B) a shot of a character looking offscreen and then a shot of the exterior of the location where that character is positioned
C) a shot of a character looking offscreen and then a shot of that character from another angle
D) a shot of a character looking offscreen and then a shot of another character looking back at him
E) a shot of a character looking offscreen and then a shot of that character walking toward something

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An eyeline match cut is a type of cut that suggests a character is looking at a specific object or person off-screen. In this case, the first shot shows a character looking off-screen, and the second shot shows another character looking back at him, indicating that they are looking at each other. Therefore, option D best represents an eyeline match cut.

Which of the Following Constitutes an Eyeline Match Cut