In our media class we have been set a task to create a short video which features a person entering a room, walking across it and talking to a person in the room. This is our first time using the cameras to film something, it will be useful for us to practice using different shots and one of the requirements is that we use shot reverse shots. The scene has to be continuous and flowing, Therefore we will be using match on action, and 180 degree rule.

Shot Reverse Shot

Shot reverse shot is 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.
Because the characters are shown facing in
opposite directions the audience assumes
that they are looking at each other. It is a
feature of continuity editing.




Match on action

Match on action is when the camera follows
each action or movement of the character 
cutting from one action to the other- giving
a continuation to the scene.






180 degree rule


The 180 degree rule is the rule that states
that two characters or objects in a scene
should have the same right/ left relationship
to each other. the camera must stay on the same
side of the axis (imaginary line) to make these shots
work.