Preliminary Task

180 degrees Rule
The 180 degree rule is a very important concept in video and film production. It refers to to an imaginary line which cuts through the middle of the scene, from side to side with respect to the camera. If the line is crossed it changes the viewer's perspective in such a way that it may cause a disorientating and confusing image. For this reason, crossing the line is usually something that is avoided. An example of the 180 degrees rule being in use is when characters are in conversation.


Continuity Editing

1. The purpose of continuity editing is to smooth over the inherent discontinuity of the editing process and to establish a logical coherence between shots.

1. In most films, logical coherence is achieved by cutting to continuity, which emphasizes smooth transition of time and space. However, some films incorporate cutting to continuity into a more complex classical cutting technique, one which also tries to show psychological continuity of shots. The montage technique relies on symbolic association of ideas between shots rather than association of simple physical action for its continuity. Continuity Editing is used in most clips as it helps to make the clip more realistic by keeping a consistent style.
   
   
   Match On Action Shot 
   "Match on action" is when you cut during an action to another camera angle but showing the action from the same point in time that you left it from the previous shot. This is important to continue the flow of the scene. An example would be when a person is walking through a door to the door being opened from the other side.
   
   
   Establishing Shot
   Establishes a character in the location of the scene, for example a person walking down a hallway.
   
   
   Reaction Shot
   Reaction shots show how a character reacts to what another has said/done. It encourages the audience to believe they are in the same area as each other. An example of a reaction shot could be when someone discovers shocking news and shows how they 'react' to the news.
   
   
   Long Shot
   A long shot shows the characters position in a shot, far away range. This informs the audience of the characters positions relative both to one another and their surrounding. An example of a longshot is to emphasise the surrounding area or perhaps a large building in the distance.
   
   
   Shot Reverse Shot
   Shot reverse shot is normally used to show two or more characters in conversation which is commonly shown by the use of the over-the-shoulder shot.

Where we intend to film
In the the media corridor or the main reception in the B/C block hallway. 


Script
Key - 
A - Alistair 
O - Ollie 
B - Ben 
C - Christian


(First shot is a long shot on A and O in the hallway, they start to walk towards the camera)