Match on action
Match on action is the technique where each shot cuts to the next in chronological order to show a time frame and an impression of continuity - even if the shots were not taken in the order of final edit. It is when one shotcuts to another view still matching the action and pace of the first shot.
Shot-Reverse-Shot
The technique of shot-reverse-shot is where a character is shown to be looking at another character, as we see the other character from another charater's perspective. Then the first character is shown from the other character's perspective - therefore as the viewer we assume that they are looking at each other since they are both facing opposite directions.
This technique is shown clearly in this opening scene in Pulp Fiction where the characters are sitting in a restuarant and talking to eachother. We see the camera cut from one person to another - making the audience assume that the characters are talking to eachother. We used this technique in our Preliminary Task to show the conversation between our characters.
The 180 degree rule is a basic guideline for film making, which states that two characters (or other elements) in the same scene should always have a left/right relationship. If the camera passes over the imaginary axis connecting the two subjects, it can confuse the viewers.
A football match is a key example of the 180 degree rule; where the goals are at each end. This is used so then people can see where each team are playing towards, meaning you can say 'left' or 'right' side and not get confused. However, if the 180 degree rule was broken and they started to film from the other side of the pitch, the audience could get confused.
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