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Match on Action

Match on action is a simple video editing technique. It is when the perspective of the camera changes during a scene but is cut so that the scene continues to flow.

Shot-Reverse-Shot

A shot-reverse-shot is a film used when characters are having a conversation. One character is shown looking at a second character then the second character is shown looking at the first character. As the characters are shown in opposite directions, the audience assumes that they are looking at each other.

180 Degree Line of Action

The 180 degree rule is a vital part of video production. It refers to an imaginary line that cuts horizontally through the middle of the scene, with respect to the camera. Crossing the line change's the audiences perspective which causes confusion and disorientation. The only exception for crossing the line is "for effect".

Preliminary Exercise - Script

Early research

180° degree line of action
A 180° degree line is an imaginary line that cuts through the middle of a scene. It is important to never cross the line because that changes perspective for the viewer, and that is distracting, confusing and disorientating. Crossing the line refers to shooting from the opposite side of your imaginary line, which makes everything appear backwards. 

It is called the '180° degree' line of action because you have a movement ability of 180°, from straight on to the line to either edge.




In this example, camera 4 is beyond the 180° line. This changes the perspective, and makes it appear backwards. 



Shot-reverse-shot
A shot-reverse-shot is a method of filming, most often used when shooting dialouge between two people. If we label the 1 and 2, character 1 will be speaking to 2, and the camera will be placed over 2's shoulder. This makes the viewer feel asthough the speaking is seaking to them. Then, it will cut and show character 2, over character 1's shoulder. By keeping the 180 rule, it looks like a normal conversation between the two characters. 

This clip starts with a master shot that shows the two characters and their positioning. Abiding the 180 line rule, it cuts to shot-reverse-shot between the two characters as they talk. 

Match on action
Match on action is a cutting technique where the camera cuts and changes perspective yet the action continues to flow, and does not appear disjointed. 

This is a great example, and the flow of the action is well connected. It is visible at 0:22-0:24 seconds. 

Shot/reverse shot in The Hunger Games

shot reverse shot is where they shoot the scene or conversation twice, once from behind one actors shoulder then from behind the other, this is used in conversations

The 180 Degree Rule

When filming the camera cannot cross the invisible straight line that runs parallel to the subject

Match on Action example

This is when the shot is cut whilst action is happening to remove the fact that the shot is cut

Preliminary Exercise - Script

Preliminary Exercise - Script

Preliminary test SCRIPT