Editing and framing techniques:
Editing and framing techniques:
180 degree rule:
This allows the director to establish an invisible line, normally separating the sides each subject is on so that each shot is kept the same and it is not disorientating for the audience. An example of the 180 degree line is in the film venom, as shown in the image below, venom is on the left whilst the other character is on the right, if in the next shot the two characters were facing the opposite way this would confuse/disorientate the audience as they would see a clear difference between the two shots and therefore the 180 degree rule ensures that they are able to make the scenes flow more naturally and overall, create a smooth transition.
This allows the director to establish an invisible line, normally separating the sides each subject is on so that each shot is kept the same and it is not disorientating for the audience. An example of the 180 degree line is in the film venom, as shown in the image below, venom is on the left whilst the other character is on the right, if in the next shot the two characters were facing the opposite way this would confuse/disorientate the audience as they would see a clear difference between the two shots and therefore the 180 degree rule ensures that they are able to make the scenes flow more naturally and overall, create a smooth transition.
Rule of thirds:
The rule of thirds is a grid which is used to show where the subject should be placed (on the intersections of the grid). Typically, the character's eyes should be leveled with the top line just as its shown in the image below from the film, The Incredibles, especially for medium and close-up shots, as this helps to improve the aesthetics of the shot. In the images below you can see the rule of thirds in action, both the child and the dog are specifically placed on the intersections to improve the aesthetics in the shot. However, when using the rule of thirds you must also ensure that there is not too much "dead space" in any direction.
The rule of thirds is a grid which is used to show where the subject should be placed (on the intersections of the grid). Typically, the character's eyes should be leveled with the top line just as its shown in the image below from the film, The Incredibles, especially for medium and close-up shots, as this helps to improve the aesthetics of the shot. In the images below you can see the rule of thirds in action, both the child and the dog are specifically placed on the intersections to improve the aesthetics in the shot. However, when using the rule of thirds you must also ensure that there is not too much "dead space" in any direction.
Eye line match:
The eye line match is vital in portraying believable conversations between characters and should clearly show two or more characters making eye contact with each other or looking at a still or moving object. Below you can clearly see that Frodo (from the film The Lord of the rings) is looking at an object or a person as it is obvious that his eyes are pointing towards something specifically and at a certain level, hence the use of the eye line match technique. This is effective as it makes conversations/scenes more believable as if they were not looking at the right angle or in the right direction the scene would look unnatural.
The eye line match is vital in portraying believable conversations between characters and should clearly show two or more characters making eye contact with each other or looking at a still or moving object. Below you can clearly see that Frodo (from the film The Lord of the rings) is looking at an object or a person as it is obvious that his eyes are pointing towards something specifically and at a certain level, hence the use of the eye line match technique. This is effective as it makes conversations/scenes more believable as if they were not looking at the right angle or in the right direction the scene would look unnatural.
Shot reverse shot:
A shot reverse shot is when the action changes fluidly between two conversing characters, the shot shows each character separately but in the same conversation. As shown below in the shot from the film, The Hunger games this is an important and often used technique as it creates a fluent shot and makes it easy for the director to make the audience focus on a specific topic or the characters facial expressions which can be vital to recognize in order to add to the plot/story which is why a director may use a shot reverse shot, for example you can clearly see the conversation between Katniss and Peeta.
Match on-action:
Match on action is a continuity technique which is used to ensure that action in a film flows naturally in a continuous motion. It should make the cuts barely noticeable. As shown in the example below from the sitcom friends, it allows two different views of the same action to be connected. As the man leans in to kiss the woman, the view changes but stays within the same scene through a swift cut. This is beneficial to the audience as it makes the scene appear effortless and much more natural so it is more enjoyable and realistic for them to watch.
A shot reverse shot is when the action changes fluidly between two conversing characters, the shot shows each character separately but in the same conversation. As shown below in the shot from the film, The Hunger games this is an important and often used technique as it creates a fluent shot and makes it easy for the director to make the audience focus on a specific topic or the characters facial expressions which can be vital to recognize in order to add to the plot/story which is why a director may use a shot reverse shot, for example you can clearly see the conversation between Katniss and Peeta.
Match on-action:
Match on action is a continuity technique which is used to ensure that action in a film flows naturally in a continuous motion. It should make the cuts barely noticeable. As shown in the example below from the sitcom friends, it allows two different views of the same action to be connected. As the man leans in to kiss the woman, the view changes but stays within the same scene through a swift cut. This is beneficial to the audience as it makes the scene appear effortless and much more natural so it is more enjoyable and realistic for them to watch.
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