Post 3: Continuity

Continuity



180 Degree Rule/Crossing the Line
The 180 degree rule or the crossing the line is a very important concept in video and film production. It is an imaginary line which is in the middle of the scene from side to side. If the line is crossed is can disorientate the viewer. When the camera crosses the line the view of the subject is reversed.
http://www.mediacollege.com/video/editing/transition/reverse-cut.html




Shot/Reverse Shot
A shot/reverse shot is when one character would be shown looking at another character who is often off screen. Then the character is shown to also be looking back at the character, as the characters are shown to be looking in different directions it makes the view believe they're looking at each other.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shot_reverse_shot



Match On Action
Match on action is a editing technique for continually editing where one shot cuts to another shot still showing the action of the first shot. Creating an impression of continuity.
http://www.slideshare.net/joe940/match-on-action-180-rule-shot-reverse-shot