Camera techniques

Before we start working on our Opening Sequence, we have to create a short (10-30 seconds) Preliminary Task in groups. I am in group 1 with Morgan and Yasmin. The task must include match on action, shot reverse shot and the 180 degree rule. We will also be filming and editing it as a group using iMovie.

Match on Action

Match on Action refers to film and video editing. This is where there are two shots that are connected, this is used for continuity filming such as the preliminary task. For example, a woman walks up to a door and the next shot is her reaching for the handle. This is two shots but it is clear to the audience that it is the same woman continuing her action.

180 degree rule

Where filming only takes place within 180 degrees of the camera, meaning that all the acting must be done in that space. The reason for this rule is to give the audience a sense of location as to where the characters are, and when they leave the 180 degree space it is called a reverse shot.

Shot Reverse Shot

It shows what the character is looking at, then the characters face and what the character is looking at again. It links with the 180 degree rule and match on action as it provides continuity to the audience. This technique is used mainly when characters have conversations with each other.