Method and Shot

Method

Method noun - The means or procedure for doing something.

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Shot and method are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shot" instead a noun "Method".

Shot noun - A directed propelling of a missile by a firearm or artillery piece.

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Method and shot are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Method" instead a noun "Shot".

good	good method	good shot
special	special method	special shot
best	best method	best shot
exact	exact method	exact shot
Other adjectives: particular, better, similar, normal, direct, perfect, standard, original, single, cheap, powerful, actual, real, slow, quick, easy, new, final.

Bipacking was a method where instead footage was shot of just the matte and then was placed in the camera, overlayed on top of the unexposed film.

Source: In-Camera Effects
This technique is often employed as a method of convenience; if it's impossible to get both of the actors together to film a shot, Over the Shoulder can be used with stand-ins who look, from behind, similar to the absent actor to complete the scene.

Source: Shot Reverse Shot
The bug eventually has a very limited use and the trope is subverted because the judge is adamant and the FBI is only given one shot at this method that is never used again.

Source: Series / The Sopranos

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