Match on match, Shot reverse shot and the 180 degree rule

So far in Media I have learnt about new camera techniques and uses. One of which is the 180-degree rule that helps to prevent the spectator from being confused by what is on screen. We have watched videos explaining this and have even took it into account whilst shooting camera stills of a short sequence.

We have also learnt about an editing technique known as Match on match action. It is different camera shots and segments that when put together make sense and appear fluid. We have practiced this technique by taking pictures of a camera to recreate a storyboard.

Another technique that we learnt about is shot reverse shot, which is used to show dialogue between two characters. We have seen examples of this and have used it ourselves through use of camera stills.

We learnt how to set up a camera on a tripod and record a sequence using match on match action and taking into account the 180 degree rule. I have done this before in Film so I found it quite easy. We also used the Shot reverse shot technique in our sequence. Prior to all of this we drew a six-panel storyboard of our sequence, annotating it as we drew it. We are going to continue to practice editing.