DMEMSHMI: September 2013

Friday, 20 September 2013

180 Degree line of Action
This is the 180 degree line of action, it means that the camera has to stay on the same side of the action so then the background stays the same and it doesn't complicate the shot. If you go past the 180 degree line it will change the position of the characters.

Shot Reverse Shot
Shot reverse shot is when the camera film from two or three angles, where it shows a conversation with two people. over the shoulder shot.

Match on Action
match on action is when an action takes place in one shot and continued or finished in the next shot, this is what is expected from the flow of action, example opening a door or shaking hands.

Research

Danny's Research
20/09/13

1. 180 degree line of action - This is a crucial aspect of film making and is used to make the shots seem as you would expect them to. If not used it can make the audience become confused and make the shot look unusual.

2. Shot-Reverse-Shot - A film technique often used to show a conversation between two characters. They usually shows over the shoulder views from one character to the other characters face. They switch from one character to another throughout the conversation.

3. Match on action - This is a good film technique used to show movement within the shot and makes the scene look realistic and natural. When used correctly it gives the shot a professional look.

Research

1. 180 degree line of action;
-A basic guideline between two characters, there is an imaginary line called the axis connects the characters and by keeping the camera on one side of this axis for every shot in the scene, the first character will always be frame right of the second character, who is then always frame left of the first.

2. Shot reverse shot;

-A film technique where one character is shown looking at another character, and then the other character is shown looking back at the first character. Since the characters are shown facing in opposite directions, the viewer assumes that they are looking at each other.

3. Match on action;

-refers to film editing and video editing techniques where the editor cuts from one shot to another view that matches the first shot's action

match on action

research

180 degree line of action
The 180 degree line of action is when the camera stays on one side of the the line. if you don't follow the 180 degree rule then it disrupt the scene disorients the audience as the people switch sides on the screen and the setting changes. you can break the 180 degree line when someone is walking in two situations. one of the situations you can cross the line is when entering the room and the other is walking upstairs.

Shot reverse shot
Shot reverse shot is used when a situation is show from two angles, this is usually in conversation to show each two characters talking. This is also an over the shoulder shot.

Match on action