Example of a match on action

This is a match on action taken from our preliminary filming task. 

Prop ideas



Ideas we had for our 1 minute prelim, they are being used to scare for comic effect not actually be used forcefully or intimidatingly.

Possible Filming Location

This is a photo of a possible filming location for our 1 minute dialogue sequence

Continuity Edititing Method 2

The 180 Degree rule

The 180 degree is a basic rule used in film making stating that a camera should always stay on in side of the action line. 

Its enforced so the the audience does not become confused and disorientated. 

Take a football game for example, if the camera were to switch sides during a match it would seem as if the players went from playing one way to suddenly playing in the opposite direction. This would leave the people watching on T.V confused.

The same applies to a conversation, if the camera were to switch side its would appear that the character would be talking to themselves.

Continuity Editing Method 1

Here is an example of a shot/reverse shot which is usually used in nearly every film or T.V programme, often used for conversations between two people. It helps give the audience a better perspective of the conversation as its taking place as the audience can see the response from characters. It is used collaboratively with the the 180 degree rule..

Portfolio 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).