Shot/ reverse shot- Tom Corbett

The shot/ reverse shot technique is used mainly in two-person conversations. The conversation is (in most film productions) filmed from two sides. The two perspectives are then edited together to show the reaction of one character to (for example) news that affects them. One character is seen to be looking at the other (the 180 degree rule applies here), and then the camera switches to the other perspective. The camera also may have a closer view of one character's face to see their reaction.


An example.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shot_reverse_shot- the link to Wikipedia

Match on action- Tom Corbett

Match on action is where an action is cut from one camera angle to another, still showing the same action. It is extremely useful, allowing two different scenes to be shot at completely different times and locations. Opening doors is the prime example- the character moves to the door, starts to push it open... and then is (apparently) in the same location, continuing to opening the door and walking through it (except for films with magic doors- be careful).


An example of match on Action!

A video!

And the mandatory Wiki page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cutting_on_action

180 degree rule- Tom Corbett

The 180 degree rule is for (in this case) conversation shots. There is an invisible line between the two conservationists. The camera MUST stay on one side of the line when filming (see right), otherwise it will disorientate the viewer. The rule can be broken so long as the camera is seen to move from one side to the other.




                                                                                          A diagram of the rule

                                          A short video explaining the rule

A Wikipedia link (surprise surprise!) for those who want to be either bored out of their skull or learn more-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/180-degree_rule

Prelim. task

 

AS Media coursework - COURSEWORK REPRESENTS 50% OF THE AS LEVEL     What When Worth Main Task Opening to thriller film Jan – April 2014 50% Prelim Task Continuity editing task Dec 2013 – Jan 2014 You have to Complete and PASS   Group task Group Task     The Preliminary Task. The specification states that this must be: ‘ A continuity task involving filming and editing a character opening a door, crossing a room and sitting down in a chair opposite another character with whom she/he then exchanges a couple of lines of dialogue.’ The sequence must last no longer than one minute.   This task should demonstrate:   Match on Action Shot/Reverse Shot The 180 degree Rule   You will also have to incorporate Music, dialogue and sound effects into your film   All filming and editing must take place on campus, using College equipment. You will record your learning and processes on a group blog, which you will continue into the Main Task (the opening of Thriller Film).