In order to have a clip of filming that is perfect continuity needs to be taken into consideration. This is needed to make the piece flow also to make sense, keeping everything in the right time and place when it is cut to a next shot. It helps the viewer maintain an imagined space in their minds and we have to fill in the gaps.
Techniques
180 degree rule:
This rule is used during dialogue (conversation) between two characters. The person filming must imagine a semi circle starting from one persons side and finishing on the other, this line cannot be crossed and the camera must not cross the line. The image shows that the camera must not be on the red line.
Match on action: this is where a character is carrying out an action, the first shot is from one shot type/angle and then the second shot is of the same action from from a different shot type/angle.
Eyeline match: when there is a cut from a character looking at the camera to an item that they are looking at.
Shot reverse shot: this is also used to show conversations. The camera switches between characters showing response and reaction. It is also vital that the 180 degree rule is adhered to ensuring continuity.
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