Prelimary Task: Shot Types

Shot reverse shot is a film technique where one character is shown looking at another character, and then the other character is shown looking back at the first character. Since the characters are shown facing in opposite directions, the viewer assumes that they are looking at each other.

The 180 degree rule is a barrier in filming, where the camera must stay in a certain area for the viewer. The rule uses an imaginary line which cuts through the scene this is used because if the camera angle switches to the other side of the shot it creates disorientation.

Match on Action, is when the camera cuts to show the same scene at the same time but from a different view. So for example if there is a shot of someone opening the door, a match on action would be the door opening from another characters point of view.