Continuity Editing
Continuity Editing is a system of cutting clips from film to maintain a continuous and clear narrative piece. It is used whenever dialect is used in
films or television programs. The angle and direction of the camera can change but the piece of film is still running smooth, and the split between the two clips are un-noticeable. If the clip pieces between are not smooth then the film/television show would be hard to follow and look very basic and amateur.
Here is a basic video clip of an example of continuity editing:
films or television programs. The angle and direction of the camera can change but the piece of film is still running smooth, and the split between the two clips are un-noticeable. If the clip pieces between are not smooth then the film/television show would be hard to follow and look very basic and amateur.
Here is a basic video clip of an example of continuity editing:
The 180° Rule
The 180° rule shown by the diagram ubove means that the camera should stay on the same 180 degree line while the two characters exchange dialect, otherwise the transition between the clips looks un-smooth and uncoordinated. However, sometimes you can create a smooth transition by having a POV (point of view) camera and moving it onto the other side of the line. This can change the feel and mood of the conversation or situation.
Match On Action
Match on action is where the clip cuts during an action or movement to give the impression that the camera has not moved, so the viewer is not distracted by the movement being portrayed. The two clips that are put next to each other do not stand out from each other and are very subtle, being hardly noticeable.
Here are two examples of 'match on action' from F.R.I.E.N.D.S:
Here are two examples of 'match on action' from F.R.I.E.N.D.S:
Shot Reverse Shot
A shot reverse shot is a technique used when characters are exchanging dialect. It is most used in Hollywood productions and is a fine example of eye line matching between the two characters talking.
Here is an example of a 'shot reverse shot' from The Hunger Games:
Here is an example of a 'shot reverse shot' from The Hunger Games: