Match on action:
Also known as 'cutting on action'. This technique is used in editing to show a subject's action, and means that one shot is cut to another; the action started in the first shot is continued in the second. It makes the viewer find watching a scene more visually pleasing due to the continuity, meaning there are no gaps in what they can see; which could make the viewer feel uneasy, on edge and less engaged with the scene. With the use of match on action on the left, it is as if the viewer's eyes are drawn into the close up action, so they can be fully involved in what is going on with the characters. This is a common use of this technique, but it can be used with many different shot angles/distances etc. Another way in which match on action is used is to track an actor's movement as they are walking/running.
180 degree rule:
The subjects in a scene should have the same left-right relationship to each other, all filmed within a 180 degree angle. This technique is generally used when two characters are engaged in dialogue.
The camera can be placed anywhere withing the green section (of the diagram). If the camera switches to the red area (of the diagram) and the shot is filmed from the reverse direction, the audience would be left feeling disorientated and not connect with the scene as effectively. However staying on one side encourages the audience to engage further with the action, including the action that is not on screen; and feel that they know exactly where they stand as the viewer in the scene.
Shot reverse shot is used for continuity when two characters are talking to each other, or one character is simply looking at an object etc. The first shot is of what/who a character is looking at. This could be an over the shoulder shot or a point of view shot. The second shot is a reverse angle shot, showing the character's response to what they have seen. This could be any shot from an extreme close up to a mid shot. This is often followed by a shot of who/what they are looking at once again. This technique enables the audience to see both characters (or the character and object) in detail; as apposed to seeing both in a mid shot or long shot. Being able to see their facial expressions means that the audience can connect with the characters, understand their point of view and sympathise with them.
The camera can be placed anywhere withing the green section (of the diagram). If the camera switches to the red area (of the diagram) and the shot is filmed from the reverse direction, the audience would be left feeling disorientated and not connect with the scene as effectively. However staying on one side encourages the audience to engage further with the action, including the action that is not on screen; and feel that they know exactly where they stand as the viewer in the scene.
Shot reverse shot:
Shot reverse shot is used for continuity when two characters are talking to each other, or one character is simply looking at an object etc. The first shot is of what/who a character is looking at. This could be an over the shoulder shot or a point of view shot. The second shot is a reverse angle shot, showing the character's response to what they have seen. This could be any shot from an extreme close up to a mid shot. This is often followed by a shot of who/what they are looking at once again. This technique enables the audience to see both characters (or the character and object) in detail; as apposed to seeing both in a mid shot or long shot. Being able to see their facial expressions means that the audience can connect with the characters, understand their point of view and sympathise with them.
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