Techniques used in our preliminary - By Hannah

Editing techniques used in our preliminary 

In our preliminary we had to use 3 editing techniques which helped create continuity throughout our filming:

Example of shot Reverse shot
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• Shot Reverse Shot
• Match on Action
• The 180 degree rule

Shot Reverse shot:

Shot reverse shot is where we see one character is seen looking at another character normally at an over the shoulder shot so the other character cannot be seen or can only be seen slightly in the frame. The shot reverse shot is used to show 2 characters using dialogue in a scene.

Match on Action

Match on Action is when something happens in a scene and when there is a cut and it changes the camera angle, the same piece of action must still be happening. It used for continuity editing to help the audience understand what is happening continually.

The 180 degree rule

The 180 degree rule  

This is where shots are only filmed in a 180 degree range. It is used so that there is no confusion to the audience and for continuity.