Camera Techiniques

Here i have made note of some camera techniques and effects.

Match on Action:-
To use this technique in editing, cut from one shot to another view that matches the action and pace of the first shot. This creates an impression of continuity, despite the fact that you may have filmed the shots weeks apart.
Shot-reverse shot:-
This effect is so common it is impossible to imagine film or TV without it. Nevertheless, it takes some practice to master. When two characters are in conversation, film one character looking off screen to where the other character is imagined to be, and vise versa. Ensure that one character faces left and the other faces right, so you can edit between a character talking and a character listening.
180 degree:-
When filming the brief sequence of action in the room, you need to storyboard the scene so that an imaginary line is drawn across the room. cutting it in half.
When using a variety of shots for point of view and switching between the characters it is essential that all shots are filmed from the same side of the line. If you cross the line when filming, the characters will appear to exchange places and continuity will be lost. The character who faces right will appear to face left, and it will seem as if both characters are facing in the same direction when they are supposed to be talking to each other!

By learning these three techniques I can now better my own coursework whilst filming.