In preparation for our preliminary exercise, I did some research on the camera techniques that's obligatory to use in it. The shots needed are '180 degree rule', 'match on action' and 'shot/reverse shot'.
180-Degree Rule - The 180 degree rule is a filming guideline that actors in the scene should be filmed within a 180 degree angle which must be maintained throughout the conversation. This rule enforces continuity of the shot and the invisible line must be perpendicular to the angle of the first establishing shot. When the rule is broken, it results in causing the audience confusion.
Shot/Reverse Shot - Shot/Reverse shot is another editing technique that is used for continuity and without it, will cause confusion. It is simply the characters looking at each other or objects. The shot shows what the character is looking at then is followed by a reverse shot of the character themselves looking at it. This shot coincides with the 180 degree rule because in this case, the rule is used to retain continuity by not distorting the audiences view of the location.
Match On Action - The match on action shot is an editing technique in which one shot cuts to another shot portraying the action of the subject in the original shot. This is used to create an impression of continuity - the action in the shot creates a 'visual bridge' which draws the audiences attention away from the slight cutting issues.
From researching these three techniques, I've learnt that they are used principally for continuity. It is essential to maintain the audiences understanding of the shot and if these three shots are not applied then the audiences view is distorted and they may become attracted to something else in the shot. Having a better understanding of them for our prelim exercise means we can ergo use it in our two minute film beginning, improving its quality.
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