Task 8 – Using Continuity Editing Techniques

our continuity editing

In the sequence we made our own continuity editing, we used the continuity editing technique to make our film and added match on action Eye line match, 180 degree rule and shot reverse shot.

Firstly, we were able to use shot reverse shot in between the conversation of two characters, talking about their hobbies.  I believe we were able to use the shot reverse shot perfectly because we were able to show one character face when talking and showed the second character face when talking, therefore it did not confuse the audience when they are watching it therefore, when the audience see's it they will know what’s going on in between each shot.

Secondly, we were able to use Eye line technique action during our filming because in our film shot we see a character seating down doing his work and then, we see the same character turning around immediately, looking at the clock behind him. I think we were able to use this shot really good because we were able to edit each shot very quickly and effectively because in the shot we could see where the character is looking, what he is looking at. Therefore it meant that there wasn't any clashes between our editing.

Furthermore, we were able to use Match on action technique which we used when the character was coming in at the door during our film clip. In our film clip, we see the character walking down the corridor towards the door and then in our other shot we see outside of the door and lastly in our last shot we see the character coming into the classroom and then see the rest of the action inside the classroom. I believe we were able to do this perfectly, which lead to us having a perfect continuity film.

Finally, we were able to use 180 degree when filming during the clip because we made sure character A is always on the right and character B is always on the left at all-time which lead to our film shot becoming continuous. The 180 degree rule which shows that the characters are in the same position they should be in.

In conclusion for each technique we was able to use all of it successfully.