What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
reshoot
Example
We need to reshoot that scene because the lighting was off. [reshoot: verb]
Example
The director called for a reshoot of the final scene to get a better angle. [reshoot: noun]
retake
Example
Let's retake that scene from the beginning. [retake: verb]
Example
The editor suggested doing a retake of the close-up shot. [retake: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Retake is more commonly used than reshoot in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between reshoot and retake?
Both reshoot and retake are formal words that are mainly used in movie and video production contexts. However, retake is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
