Continuity editing is essential to create a realistic view of the characters and setting to the audiences. When directors film movies or Television shows they hardly ever use continuous shots. Their are people employed when a film or TV show is produced to check the art form of continuity to ensure the project is clear and runs smoothly.
180 degree rule:
This rule means that the cameras used to shoot the scene should stay to the same side of an imaginary line. 380 degrees is the full angle around a point creating a circle, however when using the 180 degree rule you must keep to the semi circle and stay behind the dividing line. The 180 degree rule shouldn't really be broken unless it is for a dramatic effect. A consequence of breaking the rule if that it confuses the viewing audience. For example in scenes of chases and conversation between characters. If the line is crossed during the filming of a conversation this means that the actors eye lines will not match, they should always be on the same side of the frame throughout each shot.
This rule means that the cameras used to shoot the scene should stay to the same side of an imaginary line. 380 degrees is the full angle around a point creating a circle, however when using the 180 degree rule you must keep to the semi circle and stay behind the dividing line. The 180 degree rule shouldn't really be broken unless it is for a dramatic effect. A consequence of breaking the rule if that it confuses the viewing audience. For example in scenes of chases and conversation between characters. If the line is crossed during the filming of a conversation this means that the actors eye lines will not match, they should always be on the same side of the frame throughout each shot.
Match on action:
Created from filming one shot to the next in order to create a smooth illusion that the scene has been shot in one shot.
This is important because it creates a realistic view to the audience where they think everything is smooth running a just how real life is where there are no retakes.
For example Made in Chelsea and The Only Way Is Essex is not one shot however these are supposed to be reality TV shows and realistic view of their lives.
Shot Reverse Shot:
It is a continuity editing technique used in conversations or for when characters are looking at each other. Also the shot reverse shot can be used when characters are looking at an object. As the characters are shown to be facing in opposite directions the audience thinks that they are looking at each other Shot reverse shot must not violate the 180 degree rule and cause confusion to the audience on who the characters are talking too/looking at.
It is a continuity editing technique used in conversations or for when characters are looking at each other. Also the shot reverse shot can be used when characters are looking at an object. As the characters are shown to be facing in opposite directions the audience thinks that they are looking at each other Shot reverse shot must not violate the 180 degree rule and cause confusion to the audience on who the characters are talking too/looking at.
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