Continuity Editing

ESTABLISHING SHOT:  


An establishing shot is a long shot or an extreme long shot, mainly involving loose framing. This shot enables the audience to become familiar with the setting and location before the characters are introduced. The purpose of an establishing shot is to show spatial relations between  important figures or objects, overall setting the scene.

SHOT-REVERSE-SHOT:

A shot reverse shot is when two shots is often used when two characters are having a conversation. It is then edited together so it alternates between the characters.

CROSS-CUTTING:
This is when shots are edited so it alternates shots which are happening simultaneously, this is achieved by the camera cutting away from one action to another. 

MATCH ON ACTION:
Match on action is a term used when the camera perspective changes into a different shot but still maintaining a flow. For instance from our demonstration it shows two different times however it looks like they are happening at the same time, this overall makes it more interesting due to the variation in shots being used. 

 SHOT-REVERSE-SHOT:

A shot reverse shot is when two shots is often used when two characters are having a conversation. It is then edited together so it alternates between the characters.
   
180° RULE
 An 180° rule is a basic guideline where the angle between any two following shots should not exceed 180°. This is to make sure relationships between people or objects are maintained. When using the 180° rule it is important not to cross the 'line of vision' as this would result in the audience becoming confused by the scene.
The axis is there to connect the characters ensuring the camera is kept on one side for every single shot. If the camera was to pass over the axis it would be 'jumping/crossing the line'

30° RULE
The 30° rule is when the angle between any two shots that should not be less than 30° by the change in perspective it ensures the shots are varied meaning it avoids a jump cut.

This is when the shots are edited so they alternate whilst they are occurring simultaneously , this is achieved by the camera cutting from one action to another. Cross cutting is often used to create a suspense.

EYE LINE MATCH :
An eye line match is a shot where a character looks at something off-screen which is then closely followed by a cut to what that character was looking at. This is also seen when a character is looking in the direction the other character was addressing them in.

RE-ESTABLISHING SHOT:

A re-establishing shot is when the camera returns to the location once a character has used dialogue, this is to help give a sense of the surroundings the character is involved in.