Continuity Exercise Task 1

Match on match action:

When this technique is used, you cut from one shot to another shot. This view should match the action and the pace in the first shot. A visual ‘bridge’ is created which is shown to disguise the cut from one to another cut, if a character begins an action in the first shot and completes it in the next shot. This technique creates an impression of continuity.

Shot reverse shot:

This technique is used when there is a conversation between two or more people, and the camera cuts from one person to another when it is their turn to speak. Shot reverse shots are also used to show different character’s facial expressions.

180-degree rule:

A rule saying that a camera should be placed somewhere inside 180 degrees on a particular side of the invisible line of a shot containing two people/things filmed in sequence.  If the camera crosses the line, the viewers can become confused, because it makes it look like the people are switching places as they watch the film. Look at the diagram showing the 180-degree rule below.