If a character in a movie scene were to drop out of the frame, a viewer would most likely interpret this to mean that the character was
A) exiting a theatrical setting in which the action is taking place.
B) disappearing in physical existence.
C) leaving the story, never to return.
D) moving to another part of the established space.
E) dropping out of one shot in order to immediately reposition himself for another one.

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If a character drops out of the frame in a movie scene, it most likely means that they are moving to another part of the established space, and are still present in the story. It is a common filmmaking technique to use off-screen space to imply movement or action.

If a Character in a Movie Scene Were to Drop