Shot Reverse Shot

In this scene from Eastenders, a shot reverse shot is used to show a conversation between two people. Shot reverse shots enable the viewer to see both the person who is speaking and the other character's reaction(s) to the dialogue.

Match On Action

Match on Action is used to show interaction between two characters, for example it could be used to show an object being passed between characters where different shots are joined together.
The important thing to remember is where there is a cut in the middle of any action or movement in the frame, the action must be kept continuous to avoid disruption to the storytelling.

In this extract from Doctor Who, match on action is used to show the object being thrown from one character to another using different shots.

180 Degree Rule

This video helps to illustrate the 180 degree rule. It demonstrates that you always need to stay on one side of an imaginary line between two or more characters. Doing so prevents confusion for the viewer, as you can break the eye-line match or end up with two characters who are supposed to be talking to each other, looking like they are facing the same way.



Preliminary Brief

Your Task:

THIS TASK CONTRIBUTES TO YOUR COURSEWORK GRADE:

COURSEWORK REPRESENTS 50% OF THE AS LEVEL

The specification states that this must be:

‘ A continuity task involving filming and editing a character opening a door, crossing a room and sitting down in a chair opposite another character with whom she/he then exchanges a couple of lines of dialogue.’ The sequence must last no longer than one minute.

This task should demonstrate:

• Match on Action
• Shot/Reverse Shot
• The 180 degree Rule

All filming and editing must take place on Haywards Heath College campus. You will record your learning and processes on a group blog, which you will continue into the Main Task (the opening of thriller film).

'Group' Photo