Preliminary task and Evaluation (Vince Santillan)

We were given a preliminary task as a small group of 3-4. The task was to create a short clip, the clip had to show our filming and continuity editing skills that we have. In the preliminary, we had to display three key aspects of continuity editing - Shot reverse shot, match on action and lastly, the 180 degree rule. These features allow editing to be smooth and successful. Continuity editing is created in a chronological way to create a sense of realism, if done successfully, it is hardly noticeable as it is very commonly used and feels very natural. The main purpose of continuity editing is to smooth over the discontinuity of the editing process and to create a natural feel between shots. 

                                     
Match on action
Match on action (or cutting on action) is an editing technique that is used in continuity editing in which one shot cuts to another shot portraying the action of the subject in the first shot. This technique distracts the audience of the rather evident cut, by masking the cut and instead makes look continuous (hence continuity editing). This technique adds a sense verisimilitude due to its continuity and seamlessness.

Shot-Reverse-Shot
Shot reverse shot is a continuity editing technique. It is used in conversations or when characters are looking at each other or objects. Since the characters are shown facing in opposite directions, the viewer assumes that they are looking at each other. This style of editing consists of cuts to each person’s face while the face of the person who is being confronted is no seen through the use of the ‘over the shoulder shot’.

180 - degree rule
The 180-degree rule is a basic guideline regarding the on-screen spatial relationship between a character and another character or object within a scene. The rule states that the camera or cameras should remain the same side of an imaginary line. The rule is introduced during an establishing shot of the characters. If the camera crosses the line at any point, it will create a confusing and uncomforted feeling for the audience because it makes it look like the people are switching positions in the screen, which is unrealistic.