Continuity Editing

Continuity editing is an almost flawless way of filming, providing scenes with smooth running shots. The point in continuity edititing is to encourage the viewer to become lost in what they are viewing and therefore express a greater interest in the storyline. It is logical, coherent and chronological. In order to achieve this, the 180 degree rule is necessary. This includes two characters facing each other, never crossing  the boundaries of one anothers half of the screen. If this is carried off successfully when the camera cuts then it will create a flawless example of continuity editing. Other key themes of continuity editing include the eye line match, establishing shot, shot/reverse shot, the 30 degree rule and cutting on action.

Preliminary Task

In order to proceed with this course, I must first complete a priliminary task which requires a group and I to film a short continuity task, involving a character opening a door, walking across a room, sitting down and exchanging a few short lines of dialogue with another character. This task should include the certain shot types - match on action, shot/reverse shot, and the 180 degree rule. The exam board also states that a "cutaway" and "cut-in" must be included. They must be relevant to the conversation taking place in the scenario.

Welcome

Welcome to my AS Media Blog. I shall be keeping you updated throughout my course on both my preliminary and main task.