Contiunity understanding

This is a post to show my understanding of continuity in film and its importance when filming and within pre production stages.

30 degree angle cut

This is a rule within media which allows a fresh cut, that doesn't create a jump cut. Jump cuts can cause the camera to flick from one position to another. This isn't positive as it makes the editing seem amateur as the cut isn't at the right angle to blend the cuts tog
ether, nor is it at the right angle to make the cuts look neat and intentional.

 eyeline match cut.

 This is the cut between two shots which
involves person A being cut off the screen looking off in one direction
This is then captured in the next cut where person B will be looking back in the exact opposite direction, in order to create an eyeline match.
This is important as we establish the relationship between the two people and this makes it clear who is talking to who and therefore makes the editing look more realistic.

 

Shot Reverse Shot

 This is two alternated cuts edited together, which usually occur during a conversation situation. These examples are also over the shoulder shots. These can be used as point of view shots or almost as a third person. They are effective in film as they engage the audience and make them feel involved.

 Establishing Shot.

 These are used at the beginning of a film and at the end, however, at the end of the movie the name changes to a re-establishing shot. These are used as shots that lead into or return to a space or location after a series of close ups have been performed.

These are also used to establish particular moods during the movie as the weather changes compared to the first time we view the setting.