The 180 Degree rule:
The 180 Degree rule is a basic rule that applies during filming. Especially in conversational scenes as it helps to maintain spacial relationships between characters and objects throughout shots. The rule applies when filming two subjects, it states that the camera should stay within a 180 degree space from where you began to film, as shown in the diagram. An invisible line is drawn between the two subjects which forms the centre of the 180 degree space, and the available space to film is judged according to this line. Filming from outside or inside of this would create a lack of continuity in the piece, removing realism and making the film less believable.
The 180 Degree rule is a basic rule that applies during filming. Especially in conversational scenes as it helps to maintain spacial relationships between characters and objects throughout shots. The rule applies when filming two subjects, it states that the camera should stay within a 180 degree space from where you began to film, as shown in the diagram. An invisible line is drawn between the two subjects which forms the centre of the 180 degree space, and the available space to film is judged according to this line. Filming from outside or inside of this would create a lack of continuity in the piece, removing realism and making the film less believable.
Match on Action:
Match on action is an essential technique when editing/filming a scene that relies on a continuous flow of movement but shown from various angles. By placing the shots together at the exact moment where an action takes place meaning that the piece will maintain a continuous smooth flow. As long as the actions match, the two shots could be filmed at completely different times and still create a chronological and continuous piece of film.
Match on action is an essential technique when editing/filming a scene that relies on a continuous flow of movement but shown from various angles. By placing the shots together at the exact moment where an action takes place meaning that the piece will maintain a continuous smooth flow. As long as the actions match, the two shots could be filmed at completely different times and still create a chronological and continuous piece of film.
Shot Reverse Shot:
Sometimes known as 'shot/counter shot' this is a technique used typically in scenes involving conversation between two characters. It contains two shots of alternate characters, giving the viewer the effect that the two characters are looking at one another. It means that when chronologically ordered, this scene will run smoothly and with continuity.
Sometimes known as 'shot/counter shot' this is a technique used typically in scenes involving conversation between two characters. It contains two shots of alternate characters, giving the viewer the effect that the two characters are looking at one another. It means that when chronologically ordered, this scene will run smoothly and with continuity.
Continuity Editing: Continuity editing is one of the most prodominently used techniques in film editing; it is used to maintain a coherant and smooth flow for film work. Through cutting footage you are able to illiminate any disruptions which may have caused dicontinuity. This type of editing gives the viewer the impression that the clips are linked and are chronilogical. Without this technique in film, it could be difficult to follow to disruption and discontinuity.
Preliminary Exercise:
A task to excersise the 180 degree rule and continuity editing, involving a character opening a door, crossing a room and sitting in a chair opposite another character, a few lines of dialogue are then exchanged. This is designed to practice and demonstrate match on action, shot reverse shot and the 180 degree rule.
Match Cut Shots:
This involves various shots of one action from different angles and viewpoints. Often this is done through a cut in editing between two objects or two compositions in which the shots graphically match. This type of shot can demonstrate a chronological development in time, metaphorically linking the two shots. A prime example of this is in Joe Wrights adaptation of Pride and Prejudice (2005) when the main character, Elizabeth, blows a feather; at this point a graphically matching shot of a flame being blown follows. The continuing sound of blowing in the audio , yet the change in image suggests a change in time but chronologically, creating a sense of continuity.
Preliminary Exercise:
A task to excersise the 180 degree rule and continuity editing, involving a character opening a door, crossing a room and sitting in a chair opposite another character, a few lines of dialogue are then exchanged. This is designed to practice and demonstrate match on action, shot reverse shot and the 180 degree rule.
Match Cut Shots:
This involves various shots of one action from different angles and viewpoints. Often this is done through a cut in editing between two objects or two compositions in which the shots graphically match. This type of shot can demonstrate a chronological development in time, metaphorically linking the two shots. A prime example of this is in Joe Wrights adaptation of Pride and Prejudice (2005) when the main character, Elizabeth, blows a feather; at this point a graphically matching shot of a flame being blown follows. The continuing sound of blowing in the audio , yet the change in image suggests a change in time but chronologically, creating a sense of continuity.